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Concordia is in Portland, Oregon. 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.
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 460 to 570 in 2005. People seek out Concordia, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 1,506 students study at the school (in 2005).
Very few students at Concordia attend part-time. Students participate in Cascade Collegiate Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Concordia attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211-6099
General Phone: (503) 288-9371
Admissions Phone: (503) 280-8501
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 280-8514
http://www.cu-portland.edu
Concordia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 254 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, curriculum and instruction, ESL instruction, educational administration, education |
| Business And Management | 82 | business management, business communications |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | liberal arts and humanities, English, history, social services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | religious education, theology |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | health care administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1 | registered nursing, pre-nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 203 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 196 | 19 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Concordia had a total enrollment of 1,506 students (1,294 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 51% |
| Washington | 19% |
| California | 12% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 390 of its 1,294 (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 | 804 | 532 | 66% | 171 | 32% |
| Men | 238 | 155 | 65% | 67 | 43% |
| Women | 566 | 377 | 67% | 104 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
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 | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (503) 280-8501
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,900 |
| Room and board | $ 5,700 |
| Room charge | $ 2,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,850 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 319100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (503) 280-8514
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 | 12 | $51,332 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $42,266 | 6 | $43,673 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $39,104 | 7 | $40,815 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $46,780 | 15 | $43,084 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 86 | 206 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 75 | 71 | 146 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Social Sciences, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
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 athletic scholarships
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