Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago
Other names
CUC, Concordia-Chicago, CUChicago
Former names
Addison Teachers Seminary (1864–1913)
Concordia Teachers College (1913–1979)
Concordia College (1979–1990)
Concordia University River Forest (1990–2006)[1]: 7, 95 
MottoYou shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free
TypePrivate
EstablishedSeptember 1, 1864; 160 years ago (1864-09-01)
Religious affiliation
Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
Academic affiliation
Concordia University System
Endowment$23 million (2020)
PresidentRussell P. Dawn[2]
ProvostErik P. Ankerberg[3]
Students6,205[4]
Undergraduates1,588[4]
Postgraduates4,617[4]
Address
7400 Augusta Street
,
River Forest, Illinois
,
U.S.

41°53′59″N 87°48′34″W / 41.89967°N 87.80954°W / 41.89967; -87.80954
CampusSuburban, 40 acres (0.16 km2)
Colors   Maroon and gold
Sporting affiliations
Northern Athletics Conference, NCAA Division III
MascotCharlie T. Cougar[5]
Websitecuchicago.edu

Concordia University Chicago is a private university in River Forest, Illinois. Formerly a college exclusively for parochial teacher education, Concordia-Chicago now offers more than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and enrolls more than 5,000 students.[6] The university is a member of the Concordia University System,[7] a nationwide network of colleges and universities affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Concordia Chicago, originally named Addison Teachers Seminary, was founded in the Lutheran tradition by Saxon German immigrants in 1864.[1]: 7, 9  The university continues to maintain strong ties to its faith-based heritage.

  1. ^ a b Kohut, Hannah (2014). Faithfully onward, Ever Upward: 150 Years of Concordia University Chicago. Virginia Beach, VA: The Donning Company Publishers. ISBN 978-1-57864-885-6.
  2. ^ "Dr. Russell P. Dawn, President". Concordia University Chicago. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  3. ^ "Erik P. Ankerberg". Concordia University Chicago. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "College Navigator - Concordia University-Chicago". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  5. ^ "We Are the Cougars!". Concordia University Chicago Athletics. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  6. ^ "Undergraduate Fast Facts". Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  7. ^ "Campuses – Concordia University System". cus.edu. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2018.