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Concordia University-Irvine

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,024
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 81%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Irvine, California, Concordia University-Irvine is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that Concordia University-Irvine is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Concordia University-Irvine is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Concordia University-Irvine boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,740

Cost of attendance at Concordia University-Irvine in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,740

Cost of attendance at Concordia University-Irvine in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Concordia University-Irvine received on average $27,627 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,627
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 95 31% $5,303 $503,775
Other Federal Grant 95 31% $5,303 $503,775
State Grant/Scholarships 87 28% $8,145 $708,600
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 311 100% $23,729 $7,379,774
Total Grant & Scholarships 311 100% $27,627 $8,592,149

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Concordia University-Irvine students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Concordia University-Irvine students is 68.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.3%.

68.0%

  • asian 62.5% 10 students
  • African American 61.9% 13 students
  • white 74.5% 105 students
  • unknown 67.4% 29 students
  • hispanic 61.0% 47 students
  • International Students 50.0% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 76.5% 13 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Pacific West Conference
  • Basketball Pacific West Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Pacific West Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Concordia University-Irvine provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Concordia University-Irvine offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)