Concordia University Ann Arbor

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 0 reviews
#17 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

Overview

Total enrollment

1,135
Concordia University Ann Arbor overview
  • Location Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Website cuaa.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Midsize City
  • Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Concordia University Ann Arbor overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Concordia University Ann Arbor occupies a 187-acre campus along the Huron River, situated approximately one mile from downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. Established in 1963 as a junior college of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, CUAA merged with Concordia University Wisconsin in 2013 to expand its academic offerings and institutional resources. The campus features a blend of modern and traditional collegiate architecture, with its prominent Kreft Center for the Arts serving as a cultural hub. CUAA maintains a selective liberal arts curriculum with notable programs in nursing, education, and church work, while also offering pre-professional tracks in fields such as athletic training and business. Residential students are housed in two main dormitory buildings on campus, and the Cardinals compete in the NAIA's Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, with particular emphasis on their growing football and basketball programs.

Ratings

Concordia University Ann Arbor is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    1 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Concordia University Ann Arbor admission standards
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/24
  • GPA 3.19

Acceptance Rate

69.2%
Concordia University Ann Arbor applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 6.1%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,410
Costs for Concordia University Ann Arbor
Fee Cost
Tuition $35,410
Books and Supplies $2,500
Other Fees $460
Room and Board $12,800
Budget for Other Expenses $5,100
Total One Year Cost $56,270

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Concordia University Ann Arbor are Business, Work and Family Studies, and English and Literature. 19% of students major in Business, 18% in Work and Family Studies, and 7% in English and Literature.

  • Business 19%
  • Work and Family Studies 18%
  • English and Literature 7%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 7%
  • Foreign Languages 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169363.

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Last updated: August 2026