Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Mequon, Wisconsin |
| Online | cuw.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Concordia University Wisconsin occupies a 200-acre campus situated on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan in Mequon, a northern suburb of Milwaukee. Originally established in 1881 as Concordia College Milwaukee, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod-affiliated institution relocated to its current location in 1983, with the historic Boerner Mansion serving as the centerpiece of the campus. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across six academic schools, with particular emphasis on healthcare professions, including pharmacy, nursing, and occupational therapy, along with business and education programs. Traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing available in several residence halls overlooking the lake. The institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Falcons, primarily in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
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CUW is rated within the top 42% 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 Wisconsin within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#432 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#305 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin
#461 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 |
| Other Fees | $500 |
| Room and Board | $12,700 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,250 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 40% |
| Health Professions | 20% |
| Education | 10% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238616 IPEDS survey data for Concordia University Wisconsin.
Current students may use the Concordia University Wisconsin GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025