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Concordia University Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin

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Overview

Enrollment

4,988
Concordia University Wisconsin overview
Location Mequon, Wisconsin
Online cuw.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Concordia University Wisconsin overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Concordia University-Wisconsin (CUW), established in 1881, is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and situated on a 200-acre campus overlooking Lake Michigan in Mequon, Wisconsin, just 15 miles north of Milwaukee. The university offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, with notable emphases on health professions, business, and education. Concordia University-Wisconsin is recognized for its inclusivity in admissions. Students at CUW can choose to live in one of the multiple residence halls on campus, designed to support academic and personal growth. The school's architecture harmonizes Collegiate Gothic styles with modern amenities, fostering a conducive learning environment. While CUW's intercollegiate athletics are not prominently acclaimed nationally, the university competes in NCAA Division III as the Falcons, with a variety of sports programs for students.

In the most recent statistical year 3,544 prospective students applied, and 2,494 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 421 enrolled in the school.  3,197 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,791 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $32,770 plus fees of $292. CUW is ranked 395 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

CUW is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Concordia University Wisconsin within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
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ACT 20/26
GPA 3.52

Applications Accepted

70.4% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$32,770
Costs for Concordia University Wisconsin
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,200
Other Fees$292
Room and Board $12,160
Budget for Other Expenses$4,900
Total One Year Cost$52,322

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

58% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Concordia University Wisconsin students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 40%
Health Professions 20%
Education 10%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 7%
Theology and Religious Vvocations 4%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024