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
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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%.
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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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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