Concordia University - Irvine: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4513 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1261 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1185 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #104 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 7 | In Irvine |
| #3728 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 1,699
- Graduates
- 2,045
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 69% and is among the top 31% 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 | 69% | 62% | 74% |
| Applicants | 3,576 | 1,478 | 2,098 |
| Admissions | 2,467 | 917 | 1,550 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 344 | 136 | 208 |
921 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,459 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 | 1781 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 965 (26%) |
| Asian | 301 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 201 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 199 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 166 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 105 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Concordia University - Irvine is $29,508 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 | $22,680 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,987 |
| $48-75K | $25,934 |
| $75-110K | $28,074 |
| $110K+ | $34,097 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,330 | $8,528 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,330 | $8,528 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,330 | $8,528 |
| Fee in-district | $850 | |
| Fee in-state | $850 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $850 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,016 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,770 |
| Room charge | $7,690 |
| Meal charge | $5,080 |
Concordia University - Irvine majors
Concordia University - Irvine has granted 438 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs, 923 master's across 14 programs, and 24 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Concordia University - Irvine.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 333 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 123 | 24 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 108 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 100 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 64 | 35 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 84 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 81 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 68 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 61 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 31 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 18 | 13 | |
| Psychology, General | 31 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 30 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 11 | 11 | |
| Communication, General | 19 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 17 | ||
| History, General | 13 | ||
| Music, Other | 11 | ||
| Graphic Design | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 438 | 923 | 24 |
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% | 58% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Concordia University - Irvine has published 366 scientific papers with 2,177 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Medicine, Physics, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 8 |
| 1992 | 1 | 17 |
| 1993 | 1 | 9 |
| 1994 | 0 | 12 |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 | 0 | 13 |
| 1997 | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 | 1 | 17 |
| 1999 | 2 | 17 |
| 2000 | 0 | 20 |
| 2001 | 4 | 26 |
| 2002 | 6 | 13 |
| 2003 | 6 | 18 |
| 2004 | 6 | 27 |
| 2005 | 6 | 44 |
| 2006 | 9 | 50 |
| 2007 | 5 | 54 |
| 2008 | 3 | 62 |
| 2009 | 8 | 60 |
| 2010 | 4 | 63 |
| 2011 | 7 | 66 |
| 2012 | 7 | 68 |
| 2013 | 16 | 86 |
| 2014 | 13 | 98 |
| 2015 | 23 | 92 |
| 2016 | 23 | 94 |
| 2017 | 20 | 85 |
| 2018 | 22 | 101 |
| 2019 | 27 | 124 |
| 2020 | 50 | 156 |
| 2021 | 21 | 176 |
| 2022 | 26 | 178 |
| 2023 | 34 | 211 |
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 | 468 |
| 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 |