Concordia University at Irvine

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About Concordia University at Irvine

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Concordia University at Irvine is a small private university located on an urban campus in Irvine, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,465, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The university offers 32 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $40,510.

Irvine, CA

$40,510

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

60%

Acceptance Rate

76%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

63%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile21-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1030-1260

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

69%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

49%

Unknown

1%

Black

6%

Hispanic

28%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

8%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

30%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

2,402

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

58% On-campus

42% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold50% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold9% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold88% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

30%

State Grant Aid

28%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

30%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,288
State Grant Aid$7,727
Institution Grant Aid$23,226
Pell Grant Aid$4,948

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

13.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8History.
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
10Mathematics And Statistics.
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
13Philosophy And Religious Studies.
14Physical Sciences.
15Psychology.
16Social Sciences.
17Theology And Religious Vocations.
18Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.