Concordia University-Irvine
About Concordia University-Irvine
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Concordia University Irvine is a private Lutheran university in Irvine, California. It offers programs in nursing, business, kinesiology, and liberal arts, with a hilltop campus in Orange County and strong performing arts programs.
Founded
1976
Location
Irvine, California
Students
3,650
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
66%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
58.3%
Below national average
Tuition
$43,480
Per year
Avg Net Price
$28,115
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not Considered
Test-blind. Grades and essays decide
Median Earnings
$65,083
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
66 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Blind
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
With a 66% acceptance rate, Concordia University-Irvine admits most students who meet the academic standards. Focus on putting together a complete, thoughtful application.
SAT Scores
N/A
Not reported
ACT Scores
25/ 36
Average: 25 out of 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
58.3% complete their degree within six years
Retention
74.8%
4-Year Grad
60%
6-Year Grad
68%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$9.3K
Class Size
Medium
60% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$43,480
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$14,270
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,682
After Financial Aid
$28,115
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$25,431
Receive Grants
24.2%
Take Loans
52.4%
The total cost of attendance runs about $58,682/yr, including $14,270 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $28,115.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Concordia University-Irvine fund their education.
While in School
24.2%
Get Grants
Free money
52.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$50,504
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$24,247
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$257/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Students typically graduate with $24,247 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Concordia University-Irvine.
Gender
60.7%
Female
39%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,536
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
2,114
Graduates
28.4%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
8.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 61% of the student body. 28.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
1,536
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Doctoral
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Concordia University-Irvine fields 13 varsity teams with 660 student athletes, about 43% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II without football
Conference
Pacific West
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
13
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
660
43% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
48% / 52%
318
Men
342
Women
9
Men's Teams
11
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Concordia University-Irvineearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$65,083
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$102K
123 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$38K
82 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$25K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$18K
27 grads
1yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$23K
24 grads
1yr Earnings
Behavioral Sciences
$32K
20 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $54K at six years, $44K at eight, and $65K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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