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Concordia is in Portland, OR. Portland is a large 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.
Concordia offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching and medical adminstration.
Not all applicants to Concordia are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 560 in 2007. People seek out Concordia, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 1,642 students study at the school (in 2007).
Students participate in Cascade Collegiate Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Concordia University is a Christian University preparing leaders for the transformation of society."
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211-6099
General Phone: (503) 288-9371
http://www.cu-portland.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 259 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, curriculum and instruction, education, ESL instruction, educational administration |
| Business And Management | 87 | business management |
| Medical Administration | 24 | health care administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 22 | registered nursing, pre-nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | liberal arts and humanities, English, humanities, social services, history |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | social work |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | religious education, theology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 235 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 203 | 19 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 18 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Concordia had a total enrollment of 1,642 students (1,436 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 400 of its 1,436 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 867 | 561 | 65% | 183 | 33% |
| Men | 223 | 143 | 64% | 50 | 35% |
| Women | 644 | 418 | 65% | 133 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,200 |
| Room and board | $ 6,150 |
| Room charge | $ 2,980 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,290 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 319100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $56,672 | 5 | $55,970 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $47,075 | 10 | $49,054 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $46,887 | 8 | $44,025 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $51,616 | 23 | $48,809 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 94 | 76 | 170 |
| Basketball | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Track | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 52 | 86 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Social Sciences, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, 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 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
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 Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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