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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.4%

In Fall 2021, a total of 341 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Concordia University-Irvine. Among these students, 41 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 26 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1145

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 2657 admitted students 41 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

12%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1030-1260. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 520 and 640, while 25% scored below 520 and another 25% scored above 640.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 510 and 620, while 25% scored below 510 and 25% achieved a score of 620. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1145 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Concordia University-Irvine.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 45% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    520-640
  • Math

    510-620

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

25

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 2657 admitted students 26 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

8%

Similar to the SAT, Concordia University-Irvine does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 8% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 21 and 29, with 25% scoring above 29 and another 25% scoring below 21.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 50% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    20-30
  • Math

    19-26
  • Composite

    21-29

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$50

Undergraduate

$50

Graduate

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Concordia University-Irvine during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 3,265 1,268 1,997
Admitted students 2,657 941 1,716
Enrolled students 341 144 197
Acceptance rate 81% 74% 86%
Yield rate 13% 15% 12%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Concordia University-Irvine received a total of 3,265 applications. These applications included 1,268 male applicants and 1,997 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 3,265 applicants, Concordia University-Irvine admitted 2,657 students. Among the admitted students, there were 941 males and 1,716 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 341 students chose to enroll at Concordia University-Irvine. This means that 341 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 144 were male and 197 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Concordia University-Irvine had an overall acceptance rate of 81% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 74% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 86%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Concordia University-Irvine had an overall yield rate of 13% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 15%, and for female admitted students, it was 12%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Concordia University-Irvine over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 3,135 1,041 2,094 1,855 549 1,306 59% 53% 62% 334 110 224 18% 20% 17%
2016 3,839 1,286 2,553 2,497 799 1,698 65% 62% 66% 407 138 269 16% 17% 16%
2017 4,979 1,755 3,224 2,910 933 1,977 58% 53% 61% 328 125 203 11% 13% 10%
2018 3,995 1,410 2,585 2,468 820 1,648 62% 58% 64% 319 126 193 13% 15% 12%
2019 3,727 1,342 2,385 2,639 897 1,742 71% 67% 73% 342 156 186 13% 17% 11%
2020 3,327 1,130 2,197 2,601 848 1,753 78% 75% 80% 311 113 198 12% 13% 11%
2021 3,265 1,268 1,997 2,657 941 1,716 81% 74% 86% 341 144 197 13% 15% 12%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Concordia University-Irvine uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Concordia University-Irvine is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record

Recommended

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Considered

  • Secondary school rank
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Concordia University-Irvine.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted