Concordia University-Irvine Admission Requirements

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Concordia University-Irvine Admission Overview

Concordia University-Irvine admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Concordia University-Irvine admitted 66% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (A-). Concordia University-Irvine is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Concordia University-Irvine Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

66%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Concordia University Irvine

Acceptance Rate

The Concordia University-Irvine acceptance rate is 66%. Last year, 2,912 of 4,413 applicants were admitted. That is the 46th lowest acceptance rate in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Concordia University-Irvine and can you get accepted?

Concordia University-Irvine is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Concordia University Irvine typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Concordia University-Irvine GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.61

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.61

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Concordia University-Irvine typically have around a 3.61 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Concordia University-Irvine is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

23% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #38 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Concordia University Irvine freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 23.46% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.06% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.54% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.54% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.13% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.26% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Concordia University-Irvine SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1030-1260

Freshmen who sent SAT

12%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 520
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1030
SAT 25th percentile scores for Concordia University Irvine

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 640
  • Math 620
  • Composite 1260
SAT 75th percentile scores for Concordia University Irvine

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Concordia University-Irvine typically score around a 1150 SAT (middle 50% 1030–1260) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 68th percentile nationally. Concordia University-Irvine ranks #37 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1030 to 1260

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Concordia University-Irvine ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

8%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 20
  • Math 19
  • Composite 21
ACT 25th percentile scores for Concordia University Irvine

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 30
  • Math 26
  • Composite 29
ACT 75th percentile scores for Concordia University Irvine

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Concordia University-Irvine typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 21–29) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Concordia University-Irvine places #32 among colleges in California for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

80% of Concordia University Irvine freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 44% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Concordia University Irvine students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 17%
Top 25% of class 44%
Top 50% of class 80%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Concordia University Irvine admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,498 1,915 4,413
Accepted 1,813 1,099 2,912
Acceptance Rate 73% 57% 66%
Enrolled 195 143 338
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 13% 12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Concordia University Irvine and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Concordia University Irvine application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Concordia University Irvine is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Concordia University Irvine
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Concordia University-Irvine is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 66% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=112075.

GPA calculator: Concordia University Irvine GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026