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Concordia University Ann Arbor is a private, liberal arts university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The university was established as the Concordia Lutheran Junior College in 1963, and came to be known by its current name in 2001. The college occupies a 187-acre campus and offers certificate, associate’s degree and bachelor's degree programs in arts, education, law, youth ministry, child life, music, philosophy and criminal justice. These are offered through the following schools-
Concordia University is a member of the NAIA and the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. Its students participate in various sports, including cross country, golf, soccer, basketball, and outdoor track and field. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Cardinals. CUAA also supports many students' clubs and organizations, including Artists in Residence, the Dance Team, the Brass, Wind and Jazz Ensemble, Arborsong, New Crew Youth Ministries, and the White Hall Nursing Home Ministry.
Ann Arbor, MI is home to Concordia. Ann Arbor is a medium-sized city. Students select the school partly because it is a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod school. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Concordia can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in media, art studies, and business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 515. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 601.
Concordia has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,075 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Older adults are in evidence at Concordia, often seeking career changing education.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Concordia offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University Ann Arbor
4090 Geddes Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
General Phone: (734) 995-7300
http://www.cuaa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 100 | educational administration, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching, biology teaching, physical education teaching, art education, science teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 34 | business management, organizational behavior, MIS, human resources |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | family systems |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | religion, religious education, religious music |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | social services, Ancient Greek language, general studies, Biblical languages, English |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Medical Administration | 2 | health care administration |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | theatre arts management |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Science | 0 | physical sciences, biology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 102 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 76 | 35 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Concordia had a total enrollment of 1,075 students (878 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 43% |
| Graduate | 57% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 79% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 436 of its 878 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ann Arbor, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 552 | 346 | 63% | 141 | 41% |
| Men | 245 | 157 | 64% | 67 | 43% |
| Women | 307 | 189 | 62% | 74 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 515 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 601 |
| SAT Writing | 505 | 565 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| 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 | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,900 |
| Room and board | $ 7,350 |
| Room charge | $ 4,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,175 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 224700)
Concordia 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 | 5 | $43,008 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $56,254 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 12 | $46,173 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $38,677 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $46,350 | 6 | $45,422 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
| Track | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 10 | 42 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Track | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Basketball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 7 | 15 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concordia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses 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 Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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