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We provide an exceptional and affordable education in the heart of a diverse Chicago neighborhood.
70+
majors and minors
99%
of students receive financial aid
30+
acres in Chicago
A foundation for
academic excellence
Our core liberal arts curriculum enables you to explore your interests and find your passions at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³».
An oasis in the city
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Chicago campus is an oasis of green on the city’s north side. Students benefit from a multicultural campus that prepares them for an increasingly diverse and urban culture, along with numerous opportunities for internships and career training.
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Money Magazine Lists Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» as a Best College in America
Money magazine included Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» on its 2026 Best Colleges in America roster.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ers Perform at Chicago Jazz Festival
Several Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ers, including students, alumni, and faculty, are performing this weekend at the Chicago Jazz Festival at Millennium Park. The festival is a …
Time Names Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Among America’s Best Colleges
Time included Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» on its inaugural America’s Best Colleges list, which featured 500 institutions. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» was one of 28 Illinois …
Upcoming events
Fall Open House
09/26/2026, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for Fall Open House and experience Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» like never before! This interactive event is designed especially …
Exhibition and Artist Talk: Homecoming Art Show
10/01/2026
This year’s Homecoming exhibition proudly showcases Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» alumni working in education, celebrating their vital contributions …
The Adelaide Ensemble: Baroque Hurdy Gurdy Concert
10/01/2026, 7:30 p.m.
The Adelaide Ensemble is named after Princess Adelaide, daughter of King Louis XV of France and avid player of the vielle à roue …
2026 David Nyvall Lecture
10/01/2026, 3:00 p.m.
The Bonhoeffer Conundrum: A Complicated Story of Resistance to Fascism In the midst of political upheaval and the rise of totalitarian …
Who We Are
Our academic programs and learning environment are informed by three institutional values.
We are Christian.
We are rooted and committed to the Christian faith while also welcoming other beliefs.
77%
Christian
23%
other faiths
We are city-centered.
Chicago is our neighborhood, and we see
all the city as our classroom—it’s a doorway to fantastic opportunity.
Our zipcode
60625
is one of the nation’s most diverse
We are intercultural.
We embrace and value all people and celebrate the global cultural tapestry that is reflected on our campus.
50%
of students identify as persons of color
Meet Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ers
Find out what makes Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» special from our community members.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» feels like home! It has everything I’m looking for in a university—small, diverse, and in the city. As a first-generation college student, I knew this would be an environment where I could thrive.
Madison Harter BA ’25, BS ’25
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is a place where everything is related. In my biology courses, I emphasize how cultural and ecological perspectives are deeply interconnected.
Professor of Biology Timothy Lin
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s Christian faith drew me here, and connecting my college and faith life has been a wonderful experience. I like that I can connect with my professors and know them on a deeper level.