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At a Glance

Concordia University Irvine prepares students for their vocations—their various callings in life. CUI offers undergraduate, graduate, and online degree programs in a beautiful Southern California location, with online and regional cohort options. Concordia’s undergraduate program is distinctive among universities in California because of its nationally recognized Enduring Questions & Ideas (Q&I) Core program, and its Lutheran heritage that provides a thoughtful and caring Christian community that lives out the theology of "Grace Alone. Faith Alone."

CUI has been recognized for its quality...

  • Named by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best Regional Universities West," "Best Colleges for Veterans," and "Best Value Schools."
  • Recognized as the 17th fastest growing master's level university in the country by The Chronicle of Higher Education. 
  • Ranked by Money Magazine as one of "Money's Best Colleges" in delivering the "most value—that is, a great education, at an affordable price."
  • CUI is a university of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and one of nine colleges and universities of the Concordia University System.

Accreditation

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)

Schools

  • Christ College
  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business and Economics
  • School of Education
  • School of Health and Human Sciences
  • Townsend Institute

Degrees Offered

  • Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Programs
  • Master's Degrees
  • Online Degree Programs
  • Nursing Programs
  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Counselor Education & Supervision

Enrollment

  • Total university enrollment: 4,123
  • Undergraduate enrollment: 1,334

Faculty

  • Student to Faculty ratio: 17:1
  • Full Time Faculty: 90
  • Percentage of Full-time Faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 67.8%

Undergraduate First Year Profile

  • Average GPA: 3.44 (weighted)
  • Average SAT: 1038 (critical reading/math)
  • Average Composite ACT: 23

Student Diversity

Traditional Undergraduates

  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black/African American: 4.5%
  • Caucasian: 47.1%
  • Hispanic: 23.4%
  • International: 5.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
  • Race/Ethnicity Unknown: 7.3%
  • Two or More Races: 5.8%

Financial Aid

Concordia University awards over $58 million of federal, state, and institutional financial aid each year. 100% of our student receive financial aid.

Campus Life

Student Clubs and Organizations: CUI has over 40 student organizations including service, honorary, social, and special interest clubs.

Community Service: CUI students, faculty, and staff perform thousands of hours of volunteer community service each year.

Athletics: Division II- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | PacWest Conference

Housing: CUI has some of the most comfortable and accommodating residence halls in southern California. All students are encouraged to take advantage of these facilities.

Safety: The Department of Campus Safety provides a safe environment for members of the campus community 24/7, 365 days a year. The FBI named Irvine one of the safest cities in the nation.

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Concordia University Irvine is a private, Christian university that is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Tier and Best Value Regional University. Concordia is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and serves over 3,500 students annually.

U.S. News & World Report: Best Colleges / Regional Universities in the West 2022
CCCU | Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
Concordia University System
WASC | Senior College and University Commission
NCAA Division 2
Yellow Ribbon Program
Concordia University Irvine
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA, USA 92612

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