Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Online | cuaa.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 Ann Arbor occupies a 187-acre campus along the Huron River, situated approximately one mile from downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. Established in 1963 as a junior college of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, CUAA merged with Concordia University Wisconsin in 2013 to expand its academic offerings and institutional resources. The campus features a blend of modern and traditional collegiate architecture, with its prominent Kreft Center for the Arts serving as a cultural hub. CUAA maintains a selective liberal arts curriculum with notable programs in nursing, education, and church work, while also offering pre-professional tracks in fields such as athletic training and business. Residential students are housed in two main dormitory buildings on campus, and the Cardinals compete in the NAIA's Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, with particular emphasis on their growing football and basketball programs.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Concordia University-Ann Arbor is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Concordia University Ann Arbor within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#831 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#519 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#15 in Best Private Colleges in Michigan
#22 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.19 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 |
| Other Fees | $450 |
| Room and Board | $12,310 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,610 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Work and Family Studies | 18% |
| English and Literature | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Foreign Languages | 6% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025