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Students attend Concordia in Austin, Texas, a large city. The school is proud of its Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod status. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Concordia is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 560.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,211 students at Concordia (as of 2005).
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 American Southwest Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Concordia University at Austin is to develop Christian leaders."
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University At Austin
3400 I-35 North
Austin, TX 78705-2799
General Phone: (512) 486-2000
Admissions Phone: (512) 486-1285
Financial Aid Phone: (512) 486-1283
http://www.concordia.edu
Concordia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 70 | business, business management, business administration |
| Education And Teaching | 60 | education, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 46 | social studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, general studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religious education, religious music |
| Science | 7 | biology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | health and physical education |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 155 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 2 |
In 2005, Concordia had a total enrollment of 1,211 students (946 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 95% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 380 of its 946 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Austin, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 728 | 532 | 73% | 195 | 37% |
| Men | 351 | 252 | 72% | 98 | 39% |
| Women | 377 | 280 | 74% | 97 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| 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 | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (512) 486-1285
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,850 |
| Room and board | $ 6,900 |
| Room charge | $ 4,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,960 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 355700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (512) 486-1283
Concordia has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | $103,840 | 4 | $52,825 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $44,777 | 5 | $45,400 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $40,139 | 4 | $38,319 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $53,869 | 17 | $40,247 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
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 Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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