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Concordia is located in a large city, in Portland, OR. The school is officially a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod school. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about Concordia is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study education and teaching and medical administration.
The admissions department at Concordia does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 430 to 560 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT.
Concordia offers classes to 1,642 students (1,481 full-time equivalent).
Students sports include formal participation in Cascade Collegiate Conference competitions. Concordia offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
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 Portland
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 | 286 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, education, educational administration, ESL instruction, technical teaching |
| Business and Management | 82 | business management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing, pre-nursing |
| Medical Administration | 28 | health care administration |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | liberal arts and humanities, English, history, social services, humanities |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | social work |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | religious education, theology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 251 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 238 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Concordia had a total enrollment of 1,642 students (1,481 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 | 63% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| 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 397 of its 1,481 (full-time) students.
(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 | $ 22,010 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,010 |
| Room and board | $ 6,480 |
| Room charge | $ 3,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,380 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,250 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 319100)
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 | academic year | 12 | $62,691 | 6 | $61,774 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $53,698 | 10 | $56,229 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $53,497 | 8 | $46,320 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $57,974 | 24 | $54,312 |
*: 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
Technical Teacher Education
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 administration (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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