Overview
Student Population
| Location | Irvine, California |
| Online | cui.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Irvine, California, Concordia University Irvine is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,265 prospective students applied, and 2,657 were granted admission. Of those admitted 341 enrolled in the school. 3,038 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 672 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $37,990 plus fees of $750. Concordia University-Irvine is ranked 515 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Concordia University-Irvine is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Concordia University Irvine within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#515 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#351 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Colleges in California
#25 in Best Private Colleges in California
#511 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#34 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 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $750 |
| Room and Board | $12,560 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,500 |
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.
Current students may use the Concordia University Irvine GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.