Concordia University - Irvine: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4510 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1251 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1175 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #103 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 7 | In Irvine |
| #3320 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 1,465
- Graduates
- 2,016
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.cui.edu
Concordia University - Irvine Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Concordia University - Irvine has an acceptance rate of 60% and is among the top 22% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 50% | 68% |
| Applicants | 4,564 | 2,043 | 2,521 |
| Admissions | 2,732 | 1,029 | 1,703 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 290 | 128 | 162 |
920 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,482 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1695 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 978 (28%) |
| Asian | 287 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 195 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 189 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 84 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 32 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Concordia University - Irvine is $29,413 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,532 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,767 |
| $48-75K | $25,220 |
| $75-110K | $28,615 |
| $110K+ | $33,909 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,510 | $8,630 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,510 | $8,630 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,510 | $8,630 |
| Fee in-district | $880 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $880 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $880 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 960 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,330 |
| Room charge | $7,920 |
| Meal charge | $5,410 |
Concordia University - Irvine majors
Concordia University - Irvine has granted 434 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs, 869 master's across 15 programs, and 17 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Concordia University - Irvine.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | 237 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 149 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 37 | 82 | 23 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 125 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 123 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 68 | 17 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 69 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 65 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 49 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | 29 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 | |||
| Psychology, General | 27 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 24 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 20 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 9 | 11 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |||
| Communication, General | 18 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | |||
| History, General | 13 | |||
| Public Health, General | 12 | |||
| Music, Other | 11 | |||
| Computer Science | 9 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| Graphic Design | 7 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Economics, General | 1 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 37 | 434 | 869 | 17 |
Concordia University - Irvine has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 53% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Concordia University - Irvine has published 473 scientific papers with 3,153 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Medicine, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | 9 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 | 4 |
| 2004 | 5 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 | 19 |
| 2006 | 3 | 28 |
| 2007 | 5 | 27 |
| 2008 | 4 | 38 |
| 2009 | 8 | 49 |
| 2010 | 6 | 38 |
| 2011 | 13 | 64 |
| 2012 | 8 | 69 |
| 2013 | 17 | 105 |
| 2014 | 19 | 129 |
| 2015 | 22 | 120 |
| 2016 | 25 | 130 |
| 2017 | 26 | 129 |
| 2018 | 24 | 158 |
| 2019 | 29 | 230 |
| 2020 | 63 | 303 |
| 2021 | 34 | 341 |
| 2022 | 31 | 355 |
| 2023 | 45 | 402 |
| 2024 | 36 | 313 |
Notable alumni
-
John Shimkus
- Enrolled in Concordia University - Irvine
- In 1990 graduated with teaching certificate
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
John Mondy Shimkus is an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from 1997 to 2021, representing the 20th, 19th and 15th congressional districts of Illinois.
-
Nick VanderLaan
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Nicholas James VanderLaan is an American former professional basketball player. He played three seasons of Division I college basketball for California and Virginia before completing his college career at Concordia-Irvine in 2004. As a senior in 2003–04, he was named an NAIA All-American First Team honoree. He played professionally for three seasons, spending time in the American Basketball Association (ABA), Continental Basketball Association (CBA), NBA Development League and in the Spanish second-tier league (LEB). His best season came in 2007, when he led the CBA in rebounding and helped Ricoh Manresa win the LEB championship.
General info
| Alternative names | CUI Concordia University Irvine |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| Motto | Developing Wise, Honorable and Cultivated Citizens |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 466 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1530 Concordia West Irvine, California, 92612-3203 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 308,000 |
| Phone | 9498548002 |