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Concordia College is a coeducational, liberal arts institute in Bronxville, New York that was founded in 1881, and is affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Concordia College is part of the Concordia University System and is situated upon 33 acres.
Concordia College offers undergraduate degree programs in biology, business, liberal studies, and social work. Students can also opt for a bachelor's degree course in nursing. In addition, the college offers several accelerated degree programs, and transfer opportunities.
The athletics department of Concordia College fields teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, softball, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Clippers. Concordia College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
Students attend Concordia College in Bronxville, NY, 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 science and business and management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 490.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 708 students at Concordia College (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Concordia College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference. Concordia College 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
http://www.concordia-ny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 56 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, history, English, international relations |
| Education and Teaching | 12 | elementary school teaching, education, early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Science | 8 | biology |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | religion |
| Art Studies | 2 | arts management |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 123 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Concordia College had a total enrollment of 708 students (731 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 65% |
| (International Students) | 14% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Concordia College offers campus housing for 438 of its 731 (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 | 720 | 490 | 68% | 108 | 22% |
| Men | 332 | 223 | 67% | 49 | 22% |
| Women | 388 | 267 | 69% | 59 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 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 | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,330 |
| Room and board | $ 8,745 |
| Room charge | $ 4,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $65,817 | 5 | $67,085 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $53,213 | 6 | $51,867 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $61,456 | 7 | $45,614 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $58,152 | 18 | $53,663 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 48 | 119 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Track | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 34 | 61 |
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
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 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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