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Concordia University Irvine, also known as CUI, was established in 1972. It is a private university of liberal arts, and is located in Irvine, California. Originally, the institute was founded as the Christ College, Irvine. The campus of the university is spread across an area of 70 acres. CUI's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 students every year. CUI provides a number of courses that lead to bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Adult education programs as well as online courses are also available. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Concordia University competes in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The sports teams are known as the Eagles and they participate in basketball, track and field, soccer, water polo, lacrosse, volleyball, softball, baseball, cross country, swimming, and tennis.
Concordia is in Irvine, CA. 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 education and teaching.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Concordia scored at least 640 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 520 to 680 in 2007-2008.
Approximately 2,392 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Concordia.
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Concordia can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Golden State Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Concordia 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 Irvine
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612-3299
http://www.cui.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 420 | educational admin and supervision, curriculum and instruction, education courses, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 100 | liberal arts and humanities, English language and literature, history courses, political science, general studies, humanities |
| Business and Management | 96 | business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Religion and Philosophy | 22 | religious education, theology |
| Media | 19 | communication and journalism |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | stagecraft |
| Music | 2 | music performance |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | information technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 442 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 299 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Concordia had a total enrollment of 2,392 students (2,129 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 47% |
| Graduate | 53% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 74% |
| Arizona | 6% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Nevada | 3% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 963 of its 2,129 (full-time) students.
(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 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,792 | 1,117 | 62% | 332 | 30% |
| Men | 627 | 370 | 59% | 116 | 31% |
| Women | 1,165 | 747 | 64% | 216 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,930 |
| Room and board | $ 7,880 |
| Room charge | $ 4,640 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,010 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,800 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2070500)
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 | 10 | $67,213 | 4 | $73,808 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $63,973 | 8 | $64,925 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $53,163 | 7 | $56,915 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $61,083 | 3 | $59,596 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $60,112 | 22 | $63,265 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $32,962 | 3 | $27,431 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $32,962 | 3 | $27,431 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 85 | 166 |
| Track | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 58 | 91 |
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
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
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 education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | 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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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