The campus of Concordia is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is a medium-sized city. Its Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Concordia has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in medical adminstration and security and law enforcement.
Admission at Concordia is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 640.
Concordia has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 600 students enrolled (567 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at Concordia. The school has a residential or campus feel. Concordia offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Concordia values student athletics, and belongs to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University - Ann Arbor
4090 Geddes Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
General Phone: (734) 995-7300
Admissions Phone: (734) 995-7322
Financial Aid Phone: (734) 995-7408
http://www.cuaa.edu
Concordia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 36 | organizational behavior, business management, human resources, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | English teaching, social science teaching, art education, science teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, biology teaching, speech teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | family systems |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, religious education, philosophy, religious music |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | health care administration |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | sociology, general studies, history courses, English, social studies, Biblical languages, Spanish language, Ancient Greek language |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-med |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Media | 2 | communication studies, journalism, organizational communications |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | theatre arts management |
| Science | 0 | physical sciences, natural sciences, biology, chemistry |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 86 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Concordia had a total enrollment of 600 students (567 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 77% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| California | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 446 of its 567 (full-time) students.
(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 | 550 | 451 | 82% | 115 | 26% |
| Men | 211 | 150 | 71% | 50 | 33% |
| Women | 339 | 301 | 89% | 65 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 625 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 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 | 21% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (734) 995-7322
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,205 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,205 |
| Room and board | $ 6,948 |
| Room charge | $ 5,042 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,906 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,425 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 224700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (734) 995-7408
Concordia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 5 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 13 |
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 | 5 | $47,004 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $45,802 | 5 | $44,726 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $33,342 | 4 | $35,060 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $39,464 | 14 | $37,273 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
| Track | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 46 | 94 |
| Basketball | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 29 | 43 |
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
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, Other
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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 placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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