Concordia University at Irvine

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Irvine, CA

$37,250

Avg tuition

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About Concordia University at Irvine

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Concordia University at Irvine is a small private university located on an urban campus in Irvine, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,704, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,250.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1020-1210

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

51%

Hispanic

25%

Asian

Black

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$12,270
On-campus other expenses	$3,100
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$16,400
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,750
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,300

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$53,620	$53,620
Off-campus without family	$59,400	$59,400
Off-campus with family	$42,550	$42,550

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Organizational Leadership
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
4	Education
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Curriculum and Instruction
5	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
6	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
7	History
	History, General
8	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
9	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
10	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Behavioral Sciences
	International/Global Studies
11	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Health and Physical Education, General
12	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
13	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Counseling Psychology
	Industrial and Organizational Psychology
14	Social Sciences
	Economics, General
15	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Religious Education
	Theology/Theological Studies
16	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, Other
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Graphic Design
	Art/Art Studies, General

Concordia University at Irvine

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Concordia University at Irvine

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

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Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

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Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.