Concordia University - Wisconsin: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2979 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #839 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #771 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #1166 of 2,294 | For Animal Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 2,525
- Graduates
- 2,538
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.cuw.edu
Concordia University - Wisconsin Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Concordia University - Wisconsin has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 30% 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 | 68% | 62% | 75% |
| Applicants | 4,537 | 2,509 | 2,028 |
| Admissions | 3,064 | 1,553 | 1,511 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 452 | 218 | 234 |
1,631 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,660 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
42 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Concordia University - Wisconsin are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2786 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 929 (18%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 477 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 370 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 266 (5%) |
| Asian | 117 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 98 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Concordia University - Wisconsin is $28,060 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 | $19,323 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,547 |
| $48-75K | $24,914 |
| $75-110K | $26,823 |
| $110K+ | $29,439 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,750 | $12,960 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,750 | $12,960 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,750 | $12,960 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | $210 |
| Fee in-state | $500 | $210 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 | $210 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,744 |
| Room charge | $9,520 |
| Meal charge | $3,180 |
Concordia University - Wisconsin majors
Concordia University - Wisconsin has granted 597 bachelor's degrees across 68 programs, 581 master's across 44 programs, and 115 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Concordia University - Wisconsin.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 35 | 135 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 86 | |||
| Rehabilitation Science | 54 | 9 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 55 | |||
| Pharmacy | 50 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 33 | 10 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 24 | 14 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 24 | 9 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | 22 | 8 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | 28 | ||
| Finance, General | 17 | 12 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 28 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 27 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 27 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 26 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 25 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 24 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 24 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 23 | 1 | ||
| Accounting | 14 | 8 | ||
| Social Work | 11 | 11 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | 7 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 16 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 16 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 15 | |||
| Psychology, General | 15 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 13 | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | 6 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 13 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 13 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 13 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |||
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 12 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | 2 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10 | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 11 | |||
| Interior Architecture | 11 | |||
| Information Technology | 6 | 4 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 9 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 7 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 6 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 6 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 6 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 6 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | |||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Business Analytics | 3 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 4 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 4 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 4 | |||
| Public Administration | 4 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 4 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | |||
| Economics, General | 3 | |||
| Graphic Design | 3 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Nursing Education | 3 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | 1 | ||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Digital Arts | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | |||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 1 | |||
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 1 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Christian Studies | 1 | |||
| Communication, General | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Environmental Science | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | |||
| Public Health, General | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 2 | 597 | 581 | 115 |
Concordia University - Wisconsin has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 59% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Concordia University - Wisconsin has published 1,740 scientific papers with 36,645 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 34 |
| 1993 | 12 | 36 |
| 1994 | 12 | 43 |
| 1995 | 8 | 46 |
| 1996 | 8 | 61 |
| 1997 | 14 | 70 |
| 1998 | 13 | 95 |
| 1999 | 10 | 105 |
| 2000 | 22 | 97 |
| 2001 | 9 | 117 |
| 2002 | 21 | 229 |
| 2003 | 9 | 205 |
| 2004 | 18 | 223 |
| 2005 | 33 | 248 |
| 2006 | 43 | 280 |
| 2007 | 36 | 357 |
| 2008 | 41 | 423 |
| 2009 | 52 | 571 |
| 2010 | 51 | 730 |
| 2011 | 75 | 772 |
| 2012 | 90 | 938 |
| 2013 | 69 | 1097 |
| 2014 | 84 | 1309 |
| 2015 | 103 | 1374 |
| 2016 | 80 | 1460 |
| 2017 | 103 | 1488 |
| 2018 | 92 | 1660 |
| 2019 | 103 | 1964 |
| 2020 | 83 | 2680 |
| 2021 | 121 | 4656 |
| 2022 | 105 | 4003 |
| 2023 | 81 | 4271 |
| 2024 | 58 | 4292 |
Notable alumni
-
David A. Clarke, Jr
- Occupations
- podcaster
- Biography
-
David Alexander Clarke Jr. is an American former law enforcement official who served as Sheriff of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, from 2002 to 2017.
-
André Carson
- Enrolled in Concordia University - Wisconsin
- In 2003 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- memberpoliticianrepresentativelawyer
- Biography
-
André D. Carson is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 7th congressional district since 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, his district includes the northern four-fifths of Indianapolis, including Downtown Indianapolis. He became the dean of Indiana's congressional delegation after Representative Pete Visclosky retired in 2021.
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Martin E. Marty
- Occupations
- university teachertheologianhistorian of religion
- Biography
-
Martin Emil Marty is an American Lutheran religious scholar who has written extensively on religion in the United States.
-
Walter Wangerin, Jr
- Occupations
- oratorauthorradio personalitypastorwriter
- Biography
-
Walter Wangerin Jr. was an American author and educator best known for his religious novels and children's books.
-
Norman Wengert
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitical scientist
- Biography
-
Norman Irving Wengert was an American political scientist who wrote about the politics of natural resources, advanced a seminal theory of the "politics of getting", and had a number of significant roles in his public and academic career. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Eugene F. and Lydia Semmann Wengert. He pioneered the revival of the study of political economy in the United States with publication of Natural Resources and the Political Struggle, and later authored more than fifty monographs and studies on the political economy and public administration of environmental resources. His scholarship explored the politics of natural resources and environmental policy formation and administration, with emphases in national energy policy, urban water planning and management, land use planning and controls, national forest management, and citizen participation in administrative processes.
General info
| Alternative names | CUW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1881 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Interim Semester (January) |
| Total FTE staff | 687 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 12800 N Lake Shore Dr Mequon, Wisconsin, 53097-2402 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 25,000 |
| Phone | 2622435700 |