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Concordia is in Irvine, California. Irvine is a medium-sized city. The school is classified as a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod college. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Concordia include music, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Concordia scored at least 570 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 470 to 580 in 2005.
Approximately 2,092 students study at the school (in 2005).
Very few students at Concordia attend part-time. The school offers a real campus feel. Concordia makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Golden State Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Concordia University Irvine, guided by the Great Commission of Christ Jesus and the Lutheran Confessions, empowers students through the liberal arts and professional studies for lives of learning, service and leadership."
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612-3299
General Phone: (949) 854-8002
http://www.cui.edu
Concordia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 149 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, history courses, English language and literature, humanities, political science |
| Business And Management | 85 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 65 | education courses, curriculum and instruction, educational admin and supervision |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | behavioral sciences, psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 30 | religious education, theology |
| Media | 20 | communication and journalism |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | exercise science |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Music | 8 | music performance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | information technology |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | stagecraft |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 334 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 98 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Concordia had a total enrollment of 2,092 students (1,877 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 63% |
| Women | 37% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 77% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 1,128 of its 1,877 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Irvine, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California 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 | 998 | 680 | 68% | 270 | 40% |
| Men | 696 | 484 | 70% | 171 | 35% |
| Women | 302 | 196 | 65% | 99 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| 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 | $ 19,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,300 |
| Room and board | $ 7,050 |
| Room charge | $ 4,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2070500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 48 | 28 |
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 | 22 | $77,258 | 5 | $65,918 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $52,492 | 4 | $47,617 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 14 | $46,431 | 15 | $47,075 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 42 | $63,735 | 24 | $51,091 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77 | 79 | 156 |
| Track | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 49 | 72 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concordia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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