Overview
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| Location | Irvine, California |
| Online | cui.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Concordia University Irvine, a private Lutheran university established in 1976, occupies a hilltop campus in Irvine, California, approximately 50 miles south of Los Angeles. The Mediterranean-style campus, spread across 70 acres in Orange County, overlooks the Pacific Ocean and features modern academic facilities alongside traditional residence halls where most first-year students reside. Operating within the Concordia University System, the institution maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in business, education, nursing, and theological studies. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Eagles, participating primarily in the PacWest Conference.
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Concordia University-Irvine is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Concordia University Irvine within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#466 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#326 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Colleges in California
#24 in Best Private Colleges in California
#463 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1260 |
| ACT | 21/29 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $880 |
| Room and Board | $13,330 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,070 |
| Total One Year Cost | $59,690 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 19% |
| Health Professions | 15% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 9% |
| Communication | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=112075 IPEDS survey data for Concordia University Irvine.
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Last updated February 24, 2025