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Concordia University-Irvine

Irvine, CA · City · 1,536 students
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$28,115
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
60%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$65,083
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
66%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About

Concordia University Irvine is a private Christian liberal arts institution set atop a scenic hillside in one of Southern California's safest and most dynamic master-planned cities. Guided by its Lutheran heritage, the university is best known for its distinctive "Enduring Questions & Ideas" core curriculum, as well as highly regarded programs in nursing, education, and business. Campus life centers on a close-knit, faith-integrated community that features competitive NCAA Division II athletics, acclaimed music ensembles, and dedicated faculty mentorship. This supportive environment is complemented by the school's location in Orange County, which provides undergraduates with immediate access to robust corporate, healthcare, and educational networking opportunities.

Location
Irvine, CA, 92612-3203 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
4 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$43,480
Housing & food (on campus)$14,270
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$58,682
Average net price$28,115
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$43,480
Housing & food (on campus)$14,270
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$58,682
Average net price$28,115
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$25,431
$30–48k
$26,012
$48–75k
$22,202
$75–110k
$26,339
$110k+
$31,967
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
60%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
50%
Back for yr 2
75%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
65% graduated · 27% transferred · 8% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$53,777
10 yrs after entry$65,083
Debt
Median at graduation$24,247
Monthly payment$257
Middle 50% owe$8.1k–$25.5k
90th percentile$29,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
25

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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
28%
Family income
$50,504
Independent
27%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
30%
Black
3%
Asian
10%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
3%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Water Polo
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$53,777
After 10 yrs
$65,083
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing123
Business Administration, Management and Operations82
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness32
Psychology, General27
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities24
Behavioral Sciences20
Communication and Media Studies18
Biology, General18
History13
Music11
Theological and Ministerial Studies10
Computer Science9
Mathematics7
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology7
Design and Applied Arts7
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$54M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,069/mo
Teaching spend
$9,280
per student
Federal loans
52%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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