Concordia University-Irvine
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
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About This School
Concordia University-Irvine is a private nonprofit institution located in Irvine, California with approximately 1,536 undergraduate students enrolled. Concordia University-Irvine has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,115 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $50,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 63% graduation rate and 76% freshman retention suggest that roughly 1 in 4 students don't make it to year two, which is worth probing before you commit. On the positive side, median debt of $24,247 is relatively manageable, and the small campus of about 1,400 undergrads in Irvine means you're not getting lost in a crowd. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-based Lutheran community and want personal attention, but ask hard questions about academic and financial support services given the graduation numbers.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Concordia University-Irvine graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($105,657 vs $88,910 nationally), and most below it in Behavioral Sciences ($46,098 vs $48,673).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 123 | $105,657 | $88,910 | +$16,747 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 82 | $68,635 | $68,257 | +$378 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 32 | $59,648 | $54,562 | +$5,086 |
| Psychology, General | 27 | $49,593 | $50,706 | −$1,113 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 24 | $51,206 | $53,072 | −$1,866 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 20 | $46,098 | $48,673 | −$2,575 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 18 | $56,388 | $56,359 | +$29 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,536 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Concordia University-Irvine?
Concordia University-Irvine has an acceptance rate of 66%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Concordia University-Irvine hard to get into?
Concordia University-Irvine is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 66%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Concordia University-Irvine cost?
The average net price at Concordia University-Irvine is about $28,115 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine?
Concordia University-Irvine has a graduation rate of 58%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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