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The campus of Concordia is in Mequon, Wisconsin, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. Its Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Concordia is known for its programs in business and management, medical adminstration, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2005, the school had 5,418 students enrolled (3,893 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at Concordia. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Concordia values student athletics, and belongs to the Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference and Lake Michigan Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and world."
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University - Wisconsin
12800 N Lake Shore Dr
Mequon, WI 53097-2402
General Phone: (262) 243-5700
Admissions Phone: (262) 243-4581
Financial Aid Phone: (262) 243-4427
http://www.cuw.edu
Concordia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 281 | business management, finance, marketing, international business, human resources, business, accounting, business communications |
| Education And Teaching | 149 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, educational admin and supervision, school counseling, educational supervision, reading teaching, teacher education, physical education teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 58 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 55 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | physical therapy, counseling psychology, psychology |
| Medical Adminstration | 26 | health services administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 25 | pre-ministerial studies, theology and religious vocations, theology, religious music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | occupational therapy, athletic trainer |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | liberal arts and humanities, history, interdisciplinary studies, English, Biblical languages, humanities, Spanish language |
| Science | 15 | biology, exercise physiology, natural sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 14 | allied health and medical assisting, radiation therapist |
| Media | 13 | organizational communications, mass communication, communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | public administration, work and family studies, social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer science |
| Music | 8 | music performance, music |
| Design | 7 | interior design, graphic design |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 483 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 216 | 23 |
| Associate's degree | 23 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 22 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 1 |
In 2005, Concordia had a total enrollment of 5,418 students (3,893 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 38% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 64% |
| Michigan | 8% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 1,200 of its 3,893 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mequon, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,274 | 1,076 | 84% | 387 | 36% |
| Men | 624 | 505 | 81% | 180 | 36% |
| Women | 650 | 571 | 88% | 207 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (262) 243-4581
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,280 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,280 |
| Room and board | $ 6,540 |
| Room charge | $ 3,597 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,943 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 384200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (262) 243-4427
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 | academic year | 15 | $60,273 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $55,270 | 14 | $55,529 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $45,040 | 16 | $49,356 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $44,883 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $53,348 | 38 | $51,353 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference |
| Basketball | Lake Michigan Conference |
| Baseball | Lake Michigan Conference |
| Track | Lake Michigan Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
Work and Family Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Services Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology
Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concordia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing NCAA athletic conference member
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