Concordia University – Irvine: Statistics

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# 4149 of 14,131 In the World
# 1156 of 2,597 In North America
# 1081 of 2,496 In the United States
# 94 of 249 In California
# 2 of 7 In Irvine
# 3359 of 14,131 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
Top 1-3 For 8 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

66%

Enrollment

42,003

Average SAT

1,525

Average ACT

34

Avg. cost to attend

$29,845 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

1,544

Graduates

2,114

Male:Female Ratio

36:64

Religion

Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Doctor's degree

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Concordia University – Irvine has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 66% 66% 66%
Applicants 4,413 1,915 2,498
Admissions 2,912 1,099 1,813
Freshmen enrolled full time 337 143 194

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
SAT/ACT Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 45%
â–  Nonresident Alien 3%
â–  Asian 8%
â–  Hispanic 31%
â–  Black or African American 6%
â–  Two or more races 6%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Concordia University – Irvine.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Concordia University – Irvine majors

Concordia University – Irvine has granted 44 associate degrees across 1 programs, 419 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, 868 master's across 14 programs, and 47 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Concordia University – Irvine.

Major Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management - 2 245 -
Educational Leadership and Administration, General - - 104 47
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse - 129 - -
Counseling Psychology - - 128 -
Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services - - 128 -
Business Administration and Management, General 44 50 29 -
Curriculum and Instruction - - 64 -
Organizational Leadership - - 64 -
Educational & Instructional Technology - - 43 -
Exercise Science and Kinesiology - 40 - -
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies - 26 - -
Theology & Theological Studies - 10 15 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General - 23 - -
Health & Health Care Administration & Management - 5 18 -
Psychology, General - 22 - -
Behavioral Sciences - 19 - -
Computer Science - 16 - -
Elementary Education and Teaching - - 13 -
Music, Other - 13 - -
Communication, General - 10 - -
Graphic Design - 10 - -
Secondary Education and Teaching - - 8 -
History, General - 7 - -
Industrial and Organizational Psychology - 6 - -
Mathematics, General - 6 - -
Public Health, General - - 6 -
Art & Art Studies, General - 5 - -
English Language and Literature, General - 5 - -
Biochemistry - 3 - -
Chemistry, General - 3 - -
Special Education and Teaching, General - - 3 -
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General - 2 - -
Engineering, General - 2 - -
Religion & Religious Studies - 2 - -
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics - 1 - -
Economics, General - 1 - -
Physics, General - 1 - -
Grand Total 44 419 868 47

Publications & Citations

Concordia University - Irvine has published 500 scientific papers with 3,359 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Engineering, Medicine, and Physics.

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2 Notable alumni

Nick VanderLaan

1. Nick VanderLaan

1979-. (aged 47)
basketball player
Nicholas James VanderLaan is an American former professional basketball player. He played three seasons of Division I college basketball for California and Virginia before completing his college career at Concordia-Irvine in 2004. As a senior in 2003–04, he was named an NAIA All-American First Team honoree. He played professionally for three seasons, spending time in the American Basketball Association (ABA),...
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John Shimkus

2. John Shimkus

1958-. (aged 68)
politician
John Mondy Shimkus is an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from 1997 to 2021, representing the 20th, 19th and 15th congressional districts of Illinois.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names CUIConcordia University Irvine
Founded 1976
Motto Developing Wise, Honorable and Cultivated Citizens
Colors green, gold
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total staff 503
Classification Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address 1530 Concordia West Irvine, California, 92612-3203 United States
City Population 308,000
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