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Overview
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Concordia University Irvine is a school of liberal arts in southern California. CUI is home to five colleges and schools granting undergraduate degrees in 26 academic majors and 50 specializations. Additionally, the university offers a Q&I Core and Exploration program that pairs core liberal arts courses such as biology and theology or math and philosophy. In addition to classroom facilities, the CUI campus hosts a Marine Lab featuring a dozen aquariums and over 50 sea-dwelling species.
Acceptance Rate:
60%
Average Net Price:
$29,893
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1100
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $43,480 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $43,480 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
65%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,988
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,288
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$23,226
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
28%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7727
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,288
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$19,539,940
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,260,515
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,666
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Students receiving federal loans
54%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,126
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,711
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
4564
Students Applied
56%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
132
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 5 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | February 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
8%
Submitting ACT
12%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1100
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,481
Total Number of Undergrads
1,465
0
100
60%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
68%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
42
Faculty Overview
0
100
40%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
40
Countries Represented
34
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
38
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
47%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
48%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
174
Total Female Athletes
200
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball
Concordia University-Irvine Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,800
Top 5 Cities
Orange
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Phoenix
Top 5 Employers
Concordia University Irvine
Los Angeles Unified School District
Irvine Unified School District
CUSD
Hoag Hospital
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Community and Social Services
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
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