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Concordia University - Irvine

Irvine, California·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Far West·cui.edu
6-yr Graduation
58%
-4.0pp vs Doctoral/Professional
Total enrollment
3,658
peer median 3,479
Avg net price
$28,046
+$2.0k vs Doctoral/Professional
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About

Concordia University Irvine is a private Lutheran university in Irvine, California, United States. It was established in 1976 to provide a Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod college to serve the Pacific Southwest and provide training for pastors, religious education teachers, and Christian school administrators. Concordia University Irvine has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,592 and its campus size is 70 acres (28 ha). It is part of the Concordia University System.

Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

IPEDS
Applied
4,413
4,413 candidates competed
Admitted
2,912
66.0% acceptance rate
Enrolled
338
11.6% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
58%-4.0pp vs Doctoral/Professional
4-year graduation
50%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
58%
Full-time retention
75%

Pell equity

10.0pp gap
Pell recipients
50%
Non-Pell
60%

Non-Pell students graduate at a 10.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 50 Title IV programs, 14 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 36 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
50
Passing
14
28.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

50programs
  • Passing14 · 28.0%
  • No Data36 · 72.0%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
1
Safe
13
No data
36

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

14
Business Administration Management and Operations
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+23.6%
$82,691 vs $66,899
Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor Degree · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
+27.8%
$46,098 vs $36,082
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
+37.4%
$49,593 vs $36,082
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Master's Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
+39.2%
$71,776 vs $51,545
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
+41.9%
$51,206 vs $36,082
Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
+56.3%
$56,388 vs $36,082
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
+65.3%
$59,648 vs $36,082
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+74.1%
$107,688 vs $61,854

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

13
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's Degree · Education
54%
$49,334 debt · $91,553 earn
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
50%
$25,000 debt · $49,593 earn
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
49%
$25,000 debt · $51,206 earn
Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor Degree · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
46%
$21,000 debt · $46,098 earn
Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
44%
$25,000 debt · $56,388 earn
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
42%
$25,000 debt · $59,648 earn
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Master's Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
40%
$29,030 debt · $71,776 earn
Business Administration Management and Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
35%
$23,943 debt · $68,635 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

WASC Senior College and University Commission

Accredited since 1981Next review Jun 2032
PreaccreditedInstitutional accreditor

WASC Senior College and University Commission

Accredited since 1977Next review Dec 2024

Programmatic accreditations · 3

Action history · 6

  1. Sep 2024Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  2. Jun 2024Renewal of Accreditation
    WASC Senior College and University Commission
  3. Jan 2022Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  4. Oct 2020Grant Substantive Change: Degree
    WASC Senior College and University Commission
  5. Jan 2017Grant Substantive Change: Degree
    WASC Senior College and University Commission

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$23,532
$30–48k$21,767
$48–75k$25,220
$75–110k$28,615
$110k+$33,909

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$28,046
+$1,979vs Doctoral/Professional median $26,067
Federal loans
50.9%
In-state tuition
$41,390
Out-of-state
$41,390

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 485 students received $2.7M in Pell grants, alongside $24.7M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
485
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$2.7M
$2,698,499 total
Direct Loans
$24.7M
2,710 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

1k
’20
0k
’21
0k
’22
0k
’23
0k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$3.0M
684 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$3.6M
814 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$12.8M
967 loan awards
Parent PLUS$4.0M
156 loan awards
Grad PLUS$1.3M
89 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 1,432 borrowers who entered repayment, 13 (0.9%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.9%
-1.4pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
1,432
Defaulted
13
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
3.4%
2017
2.7%
2018
2.9%
2019
0.9%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Concordia University-Irvine

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs46
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

1,327 total completions
01Education
41030.9%
02Parks/Recreation
28721.6%
03Business
18814.2%
04Health Professions
15811.9%
05Psychology
15611.8%
06Visual/Performing Arts
312.3%
07Liberal Arts
262.0%
08Biological Sciences
262.0%
09Theology
262.0%
10Multi/Interdisciplinary
191.4%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
3,658
12-mo unduplicated
4,913
Undergraduate
1,834
Graduate
3,079

Gender split

Men
37%1,812
Women
63%3,101

Race / ethnicity composition

White
45.2%
Hispanic
28.8%
Asian
10.3%
Two or more
7.5%
Non-resident
3.9%
Black
3.0%
Unknown
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

EADA
Athletes
509
245 M · 264 W
Women athletes
51.9%
Athletic aid
$4.3M
Total student aid
Budget
$10.8M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$1.9M
$2.3M
Recruiting expense
$9K
$12K
Head-coach salaries
$65K
$70K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 12

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
84 M · 111 W
$1.3M
Soccer
26 M · 30 W
$1.3M
Swimming
25 M · 29 W
$739K
Volleyball
26 M · 23 W
$1.0M
Lacrosse
46 M · —
$601K
Water Polo
23 M · 21 W
$758K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 3,744 students

3-year trend

1.972 yrs ago1.621 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
14
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
7
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
1

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    1
    Dating violence
    1
    Stalking
    2 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons02
    Drugs04
    Liquor01

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    IPEDS
    Student-to-faculty
    13.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    109

    Concordia University-Irvine vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Concordia University-Irvine selected for federal comparison reporting.

    IPEDS
    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectConcordia University-Irvine
    		58%—3,658$28,046Doctoral/Professional
    Azusa Pacific University
    		62%88.4%6,272$19,798R2 Research
    Biola University
    		68%74.3%5,434$28,101Doctoral/Professional
    Calvin University
    		74%70.9%3,681$24,783Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Concordia University Ann Arbor
    		49%69.2%1,135$26,409Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Concordia University Texas
    		45%91.3%1,396$22,240Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Concordia University-Chicago
    		36%92.8%4,770$16,774Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Concordia University-Nebraska
    		65%85.7%3,479$24,016Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Concordia University-Saint Paul
    		45%78.9%6,003$17,566Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Concordia University-Wisconsin
    		69%78.2%5,253$26,067Doctoral/Professional
    Dominican University of California
    		78%83.5%1,900$50,218Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    Fresno Pacific University
    		50%64.1%2,879$14,317Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Point Loma Nazarene University
    		77%83.7%4,757$50,168Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Simpson University
    		49%86.0%992$27,923Baccalaureate
    Vanguard University of Southern California
    		57%62.4%2,246$19,761Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    Westmont College
    		70%77.0%1,310$32,926Baccalaureate
    Wheaton College
    		85%87.4%2,874$26,984Baccalaureate
    Peer group median62%81.2%3,479$26,067

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    IPEDS

    Concordia University-Irvine Institutional Research office

    The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

    Office
    Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
    Reports to Office of the Provost
    Email
    info [at] cui.edu
    Phone
    949-214-3735
    Address
    1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612

    The page provides an overview of Concordia University Irvine's academic structure, led by the Office of the Provost. It includes information on academic offices and programs, including the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. Contact details are provided for further inquiries.

    Visit IR office page
    Team
    1 member
    • Deborah Lee
      Senior Director, Institutional Research & Effectiveness

    Common Data Set

    Concordia University-Irvine's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.

    Acceptance rate
    61.8%
    Accessible
    Yield
    12.9%
    of admitted students enroll
    Total enrollment
    4,182
    1,808 UG · 2,374 grad
    6-yr graduation rate
    63%
    First-year retention
    78%
    Student–faculty ratio
    16 to 1
    Est. net price (aided)
    $28,154
    after avg need-based grant
    01

    Selectivity & Admissions

    Admissions funnel

    C1
    Applied
    3,995
    Admitted
    2,468
    Enrolled
    319

    3,995 applied → 2,468 admitted (61.8%) → 319 enrolled.

    Selectivity

    C1
    Acceptance rate
    61.8%

    Accessible — 61.8% acceptance rate.

    Admit rate by gender

    C1
    men58.2%
    women63.8%

    Admit rate varies by gender.

    High-school class rank

    C10
    top tenth20%
    top quarter48%
    top half83%
    bottom half17%
    bottom quarter2%

    Share of enrolled first-years by HS class-rank band.

    What matters in admission

    C7
    Very Important3
    Rigor of secondary school recordAcademic GPAStandardized test scores
    Important2
    Class rankApplication Essay
    Considered11
    Recommendation(s)InterviewExtracurricular activitiesTalent/abilityCharacter/personal qualitiesFirst generationReligious affiliation/commitmentRacial/ethnic statusVolunteer workWork experienceLevel of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered3
    Alumni/ae relationGeographical residenceState residency

    Relative importance of each admission factor.

    02

    Affordability & Value

    Cost of attendance

    G
    Total$50,510
    Tuition
    $35,99071%
    Fees
    $7501%
    Room & board
    $11,87024%
    Books
    $1,9004%

    Total sticker cost of attendance is $50,510 (2019-2020).

    Sticker vs. net price

    G+H
    Sticker COA
    $50,510
    Net (aided)
    $28,154
    Avg need grant
    $22,356

    Sticker $50,510 → about $28,154 net for aided students after the average need-based grant ($22,356); 71% of demonstrated need is met.

    Where grant aid comes from

    H1
    Institutional72.3%
    State14.8%
    Federal12.9%
    External0.0%

    72% of need-based grant dollars come from the institution itself.

    Graduate debt

    H4/H5
    Grads with debt
    72%
    Avg debt
    $31,517

    72% of graduates borrowed; those who did owed $31,517 on average.

    03

    Outcomes & Equity

    Graduation & retention

    B
    6-yr grad rate
    63%
    Retention
    78%

    6-year graduation rate 63%; first-year retention 78%.

    Equity: Pell graduation gap

    B4
    All students63%
    Pell recipients54%

    Pell-grant recipients graduate 9 pts below the overall rate (54% vs 63%).

    04

    Academic Experience

    Class-size distribution

    I3
    2-9 students98
    10-19 students134
    20-29 students162
    30-39 students31
    40-49 students2
    50-99 students4
    100+ students0

    54% of classes have under 20 students; 1% have 50+.

    Faculty profile

    I
    Student–faculty ratio
    16 to 1
    Faculty with terminal degree
    4%
    Women faculty
    4%

    Key faculty indicators.

    05

    Student Body & Diversity

    Undergraduate race/ethnicity

    B2
    White, non-Hispanic49.0%
    Hispanic/Latino23.9%
    Asian, non-Hispanic8.3%
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic7.6%
    Nonresident aliens5.1%
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic4.8%
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic0.4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic0.4%
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown0.4%

    Undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity.

    International students

    B2
    International UG
    91
    Share
    5%

    5% of undergraduates are international (nonresident).

    Undergrad vs graduate

    B1
    Graduate
    2,37457%
    Undergraduate
    1,80843%

    1,808 undergraduates and 2,374 graduate students.

    06

    Transfer Path

    Transfer admissions

    D1
    Applied
    622
    Admitted
    350
    Enrolled
    140

    622 transfer applicants → 350 admitted (56.2%) → 140 enrolled — more selective than first-year admission.

    Source publications

    Reports & documents (1)

    Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

    Grants & funding (1)

    Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.

    USA Spending

    Notable alumni of Concordia University-Irvine (4)

    A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

    • Tayshia Adams
      Television
    • Tarik El-Abour
      Sports
    • Misty May-Treanor
      Athletics
    • Christian Ramirez
      Sports

    Frequently asked questions about Concordia University-Irvine

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Concordia University-Irvine.

    What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine?

    Concordia University-Irvine reports a 6-year graduation rate of 58% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Concordia University-Irvine?

    Concordia University-Irvine reports a total enrollment of 3,658 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Concordia University-Irvine?

    The average net price at Concordia University-Irvine is $28,046 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    What is the yield rate at Concordia University-Irvine?

    Concordia University-Irvine's yield rate is 11.6%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

    Where is Concordia University-Irvine located?

    Concordia University-Irvine is located in Irvine, California 92612-3203.

    Who runs Institutional Research at Concordia University-Irvine?

    Concordia University-Irvine's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, which reports to Office of the Provost.

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