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Concordia University at Austin is a private, co-educational institution of liberal arts and sciences located at Texas, United States. It was established in 1926 as Lutheran Concordia College of Texas. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as an accelerated degree program for part-time and adult students. The university also operates satellite campuses in San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, and Fredericksburg. Concordia is a member of the Concordia University System. U.S. News & World Report (2007) ranks Concordia University at Austin among its list of ‘America’s Best Colleges.’
Concordia’s athletics department sponsors men’s and women’s sports teams. Their official mascot is the Tornados. The intercollegiate athletic teams of the university participate in NCAA Division III and also compete in the American Southwest Conference. The teams participate in sports including baseball, softball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.
The main campus of Concordia is in Austin, TX (a large city). The school is a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod institution. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Concordia students most commonly major in a field related to business and management.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 450 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Concordia had 1,832 enrolled students. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the American Southwest Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Concordia University Texas is to develop Christian leaders."
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University Texas
11400 Concordia University Dr.
Austin, TX 78726
General Phone: (512) 313-3000
http://www.concordia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 71 | business, business management, business administration |
| Education and Teaching | 56 | education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | social studies, history, liberal arts and sciences, English, general studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | religious education, religious music |
| Science | 7 | biology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | health and physical education |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and administration |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 142 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 35 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Concordia had a total enrollment of 1,832 students (1,591 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 270 of its 1,591 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Austin, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 817 | 539 | 66% | 234 | 43% |
| Men | 332 | 209 | 63% | 101 | 48% |
| Women | 485 | 330 | 68% | 133 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| 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 | $ 20,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,490 |
| Room and board | $ 7,800 |
| Room charge | $ 4,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,930 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 355700)
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 | 8 | $66,450 | 5 | $69,040 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $55,219 | 5 | $54,740 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $49,480 | 5 | $50,060 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $49,467 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 33 | $55,645 | 18 | $56,533 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
| Track | American Southwest Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concordia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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 Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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