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Concordia University-Irvine Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Concordia University Irvine

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
81%
Admission Difficulty for Concordia University Irvine
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Concordia University-Irvine and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Concordia University-Irvine is 81%.  It ranks #63 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Concordia University Irvine is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,657 out of 3,265 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 49 percent on standardized admission tests. Concordia University Irvine typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Concordia University-Irvine application fee is $50 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Concordia University Irvine you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.61 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1150 on the SAT
  • Score 25 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Concordia University Irvine. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 12% of students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Concordia University-Irvine SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1030-1260
Applicants Submitting SAT 
12%
SAT Scores for Concordia University Irvine
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1030
SAT Scores for Concordia University Irvine
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1260
Average SAT Score 1150

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Concordia University Irvine?

Concordia University Irvine is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Concordia University Irvine score in the top 55 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1030-1260.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Concordia University Irvine admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1260 and Above Good >89%
1145 to 1260 Avg + 81%-89%
1030 to 1145 Avg - 69%-81%
915 to 1030 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 915 Low <54%
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Concordia University-Irvine ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
21-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
8%
ACT Scores for Concordia University Irvine
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for Concordia University Irvine
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 30
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Concordia University-Irvine?

Concordia University Irvine is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Concordia University-Irvine regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Concordia University Irvine admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >89%
25 to 29 Avg + 81%-89%
21 to 25 Avg - 69%-81%
17 to 21 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 17 Low <54%
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Concordia University-Irvine GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.61
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Concordia University Irvine?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Concordia University-Irvine. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Concordia University Irvine was 3.61 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #39 in California for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.61 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Concordia University-Irvine accepts 81% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Concordia University Irvine students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 23.46% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.06% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.54% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.54% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.13% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.26% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

80% of Concordia University Irvine freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Concordia University Irvine students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 17%
Top 25% of class 44%
Top 50% of class 80%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Concordia University Irvine admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,997 1,268 3,265
Accepted 1,716 941 2,657
Acceptance Rate 86% 74% 81%
Enrolled 197 144 341
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 15% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
0

Applicants have 0 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Concordia University Irvine is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Concordia University Irvine and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Concordia University Irvine Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Concordia University Irvine
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Concordia University Irvine prefer SAT or ACT?

12% of students submit their SAT scores to Concordia University-Irvine. 8% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Concordia University Irvine?

81% of those who apply are granted admission to Concordia University-Irvine. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Concordia University Irvine?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1260. 12% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Concordia University Irvine?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 29. 8% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.