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#26 Best Private Colleges in California

Concordia University Irvine

Irvine, California

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Overview

Enrollment

3,744
Concordia University Irvine overview
Location Irvine, California
Online cui.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Concordia University Irvine overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Concordia University Irvine, a private Lutheran university established in 1976, occupies a hilltop campus in Irvine, California, approximately 50 miles south of Los Angeles. The Mediterranean-style campus, spread across 70 acres in Orange County, overlooks the Pacific Ocean and features modern academic facilities alongside traditional residence halls where most first-year students reside. Operating within the Concordia University System, the institution maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in business, education, nursing, and theological studies. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Eagles, participating primarily in the PacWest Conference.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Concordia University-Irvine is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 1030/1260
ACT 21/29
GPA 3.61

Applications Accepted

69% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$39,330
Costs for Concordia University Irvine
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$850
Room and Board $12,770
Budget for Other Expenses$3,370
Total One Year Cost$57,420

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Concordia University Irvine students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 20%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 19%
Health Professions 15%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 9%
Communication 8%

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Last updated February 24, 2024