Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,580
Graduate Enrollment: 2,126
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Hispanic focused instituion
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.38%
Male/Female: 33% / 67% (2017)
First generation college students: 28.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 72.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 59.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 48.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 40.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 46.0%
Black: 4.8%
Hispanic: 26.4%
Asian: 10.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 7.3%
Non-resident alien: 3.7%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Black: 4.8%
Hispanic: 26.4%
Asian: 10.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 7.3%
Non-resident alien: 3.7%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $53,068
In-State tuition: $38,740Out-of-State tuition: $38,740
Estimated books and supplies: $1,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,560 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $16,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,100 (2022)
Average Family Income: $90,937 (2017)
Median Family Income: $50,504 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 25.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 60.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,247 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $257 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,726 |
| $30k-48k | $18,513 |
| $48k-75k | $21,900 |
| $75k-110k | $26,460 |
| $110k+ | $30,209 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 60%6-year graduation rate: 68%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,247 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 78.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 81.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 86.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 57.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $56,035 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $58,564 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 30 | $25,000 | $263 | $39,656 ($3,305) | $52,501 ($4,375) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 20 | $523 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 27 | $281 | $53,055 ($4,421) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 36 | $27,000 | $286 | $24,496 ($2,041) | $46,498 ($3,875) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 420 | $333 | $55,673 ($4,639) | $63,602 ($5,300) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious Education. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 39 | $25,000 | $265 | $22,148 ($1,846) | $41,825 ($3,485) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 125 | $30,500 | $215 | $89,465 ($7,455) | $93,129 ($7,761) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 99 | $26,822 | $276 | $36,959 ($3,080) | $58,887 ($4,907) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 98 | $319 | $67,918 ($5,660) | $96,858 ($8,072) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 15 | $26,445 | $256 | $41,225 ($3,435) | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 209 | $233 | $82,884 ($6,907) | $92,010 ($7,668) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 214 | $296 | $87,068 ($7,256) | $96,994 ($8,083) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 24 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 151 | $233 | $81,982 ($6,832) | $94,840 ($7,903) | |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 67 | $483 | $55,093 ($4,591) | $91,776 ($7,648) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 20 | $22,500 | $231 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 43 | $26,000 | $265 | $20,751 ($1,729) | $39,600 ($3,300) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $73,258 ($6,105) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Behavioral Sciences. | 33 | $24,583 | $220 | $31,247 ($2,604) | $49,240 ($4,103) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $66,465Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $35,171,761 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $44,436,329 (2022)