Concordia University-Wisconsin (CUW)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,750
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	69%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Mequon, Wisconsin, CUW 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.

Concordia University-Wisconsin is accredited by the Higher Learning 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, CUW emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

CUW boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,952

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

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

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,952

Cost of attendance at Concordia University-Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Concordia University-Wisconsin received on average $21,746 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.

$21,746

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	135	26%	$4,934	$666,131
Other Federal Grant	135	26%	$5,533	$747,006
State Grant/Scholarships	118	23%	$3,473	$409,819
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	515	100%	$19,500	$10,042,551
Total Grant & Scholarships	515	100%	$21,746	$11,199,376

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Concordia University-Wisconsin 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-Wisconsin students is 59.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.8%.

59.2%

asian 47.1% 8 students
African American 36.4% 8 students
white 61.4% 322 students
hispanic 44.4% 4 students
International Students 55.6% 10 students
Mixed Race 59.3% 16 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Baseball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Concordia University-Wisconsin provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

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

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