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Concordia University Wisconsin is a coeducational institution located in Mequon, Wisconsin. It is a member of the Concordia University System, which is operated by the Lutheran Church of Missouri, the second-largest Lutheran church body in the United States. The university offers more than 75 undergraduate majors and minors, over 8 graduate programs and more than 7 accelerated adult education programs. The campus is spread across an area of over 190 acres.
The university's official student newspaper, The Concordia Beacon, began publishing in 1984. Its official mascot is Freddy the Falcon. Some of the notable alumni of CUW are Dr. Martin E. Marty, theological scholar and philosopher; Dr. Walter Wangerin, Jr. Acclaimed author; and Rev. Ken Klaus, speaker of The Lutheran Hour worldwide radio broadcast.
Mequon, WI is home to Concordia. Mequon is a rural site not far from an urban area. Students select the school partly because it is a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod school. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students at Concordia can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 5,933 enrolled students (as of 2007). Older adults are in evidence at Concordia, often seeking career changing education.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football 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
http://www.cuw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 357 | business management, marketing, human resources, international business, finance, MIS, accounting, business communications, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 289 | education, education courses, elementary school teaching, school counseling, educational supervision, educational admin and supervision, teacher education, early childhood education, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 95 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 52 | occupational therapy, athletic trainer, rehabilitation |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | physical therapy, psychology, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies, Biblical languages, history, humanities, Spanish language, German language, English, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | public administration, social work, work and family studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 19 | allied health and medical assisting, radiation therapist |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | theology and religious vocations, pre-ministerial studies, theology, religious music |
| Science | 18 | exercise physiology, biology, natural sciences |
| Medical Administration | 12 | health services administration |
| Media | 11 | organizational communications, mass communication, digital communications, communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science |
| Design | 3 | interior design, graphic design |
| Music | 2 | music performance, music |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 564 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 269 | 25 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 146 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 33 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 27 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 2 |
In 2007, Concordia had a total enrollment of 5,933 students (4,394 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 59% |
| Illinois | 12% |
| Minnesota | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 1,200 of its 4,394 (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 | 2,112 | 1,397 | 66% | 448 | 32% |
| Men | 958 | 776 | 81% | 207 | 27% |
| Women | 1,154 | 621 | 54% | 241 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,040 |
| Room and board | $ 7,200 |
| Room charge | $ 3,960 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 384200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 52 | 43 |
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 | 16 | $64,856 | 6 | $71,917 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $57,753 | 13 | $58,377 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $49,271 | 19 | $54,274 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $42,267 | 5 | $45,280 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $56,762 | 43 | $56,930 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference |
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
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
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
Work and Family Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
German Language and Literature
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
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
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 7% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing NCAA athletic conference member
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