Students attend Concordia College in Bronxville, New York, a large suburb. The school is proud of its Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod status. Concordia College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Concordia College is known for its programs in music and liberal arts.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 530. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Concordia College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 649 students at the school (as of 2005).
Concordia College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Concordia College values student athletics, and belongs to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Concordia College, New York, a college of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, engages and nurtures a diverse student body in a Christ-centered, value-oriented, liberal arts education for lives of service to church and community."
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia College
171 White Plains Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708-1998
General Phone: (914) 337-9300
Admissions Phone: (800) 937-2655
http://www.concordia-ny.edu
Concordia College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 60 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, international relations |
| Business And Management | 30 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, music teaching, education |
| Science | 10 | biology, ecology |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 122 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 3 |
In 2005, Concordia College had a total enrollment of 649 students (614 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Other Races | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 64% |
| Foreign countries | 13% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Concordia College offers campus housing for 424 of its 614 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bronxville, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 688 | 455 | 66% | 142 | 31% |
| Men | 286 | 175 | 61% | 58 | 33% |
| Women | 402 | 280 | 70% | 84 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 937-2655
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,800 |
| Room and board | $ 7,940 |
| Room charge | $ 4,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 270900)
Concordia College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $65,308 | 5 | $53,864 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $48,156 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $45,726 | 7 | $37,430 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $52,573 | 14 | $41,756 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55 | 48 | 103 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 37 | 54 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concordia College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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