Concordia University-Wisconsin
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,310 students.
About This School
Concordia University-Wisconsin is a private nonprofit institution located in Mequon, Wisconsin with approximately 2,310 undergraduate students enrolled. Concordia University-Wisconsin has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,067 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $47,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) is a private Lutheran university in Mequon, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Concordia University System operated by the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS). The university is organized into six constituent schools in arts and science, business, education, health professions, nursing, and pharmacy. The university had an enrollment of about 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 2022. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
This Lutheran university in suburban Milwaukee offers a focused set of programs in health, nursing, pharmacy, and education that can lead to solid careers, and its relatively low median debt of $19,500 at graduation is a genuine plus. That said, the 64% graduation rate is a real concern — more than 1 in 3 students don't finish — and median earnings of $47,300 a decade out are modest given the $26,067 annual net price. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-based community and have a clear focus on one of its stronger professional programs, but come in with a plan to stay on track.
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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 (2,310 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Concordia University-Wisconsin
12800 N Lake Shore Dr
Mequon, WI 53097-2402
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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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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