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Concordia University Irvine

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Concordia University Irvine offers an experience for your whole self—the thinking & the feeling side of you; your head & your heart; your body & your soul; your mind & your spirit.

Your educational experience will be challenging & diverse; our faculty & staff are committed mentors who learn & live alongside students.

Our Orange County location in Irvine means that you can put your ideas into practice through internships at leading tech companies & embrace the beauty of life by playing Frisbee on the beach with friends.

As a community grounded in the Lutheran faith, we believe that everyone can freely share in the fellowship of ideas that results from Christian faith & dynamic engagement with the community, the environment & the world.

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Majors, Minors & Programs

We are committed to helping you find your calling - that's why we offer liberal arts & professional studies programs.

We know your interests are many and varied; luckily, so are our academic programs. Whether you want to major in business or psychology, join our two-time national champion speech & debate team, or pursue a career in nursing, church work, or education, we’ve got you covered. In other words, we are equipped to prepare you for your vocations in life.

140+

Majors, Minors, and Programs

1,334

Undergraduates Enrolled

17:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

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Six Schools, One Mission

Christ College

From its founding, Concordia University’s Christ College has equipped students to carry out the Great Commission - making disciples of all nations. An important part of our work is to prepare students for full-time ministry in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.

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School of Arts and Sciences

Firmly rooted in the Christian tradition of Concordia University Irvine, the School of Arts and Sciences confidently and freely explores both the riches of the past and the knowledge of today. Along with Christ College, the School is responsible for the general education offerings of the university.

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School of Business and Economics

Purpose. Passion. Creativity. Innovation. Faith. These are some of the qualities fostered in our students through their personalized educational experience in Concordia’s School of Business and Economics. We combine the best of theory and the best of practice to foster a “learn by doing” experience that drives innovation.

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School of Education

Concordia University Irvine’s School of Education spans from an undergraduate Liberal Studies major to a doctorate in Educational Leadership. To be a master educator, you must first be a master learner. For this reason, it is our mission to empower students for a life of teaching, learning, and service to the community.

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School of Health and Human Sciences

Concordia's newest school brings together our comprehensive Nursing program, our undergraduate and graduate Healthcare degrees, and our nationally renowned Master's in Coaching and Athletics Administration.

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Townsend Institute

Established by psychologist and relationship expert, Dr. John Townsend, The Townsend Institute's degree programs are founded on two principles: your Competence - increasing your skills, strengths, and expertise; and your Character - those internal abilities that you'll need to excel at work and in relationships.

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Then & Now

Matthew Busch

Professor of Trumpet

Then: Music Major: Instrumental Performance Concentration (Class of '12)

Now: Professor of Trumpet, Nanhai Conservatory of Music
Grace Chong

PhD Candidate and NSF Fellow at USC

Then: Chemistry & Biology (Class of '15)

Now: PhD candidate in molecular biology, USC, researching DNA repair
Erika Lopez

Education Specialist

Then: Liberal Studies (Class of '12)

Now: MAED graduate (Class of ‘16), autism-specific Special Day Class teacher for K-2nd grade, La Habra City School District
Paul Greive

Entrepreneur & Organic Farmer

Then: Business (Class of '07)

Now: MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management; Founder, Primal Pastures
Erica Anderson

Reporter at WNCT

Then: Communications (Class of '06)

Now: Master’s degree in broadcast journalism, Florida A&M (Class of ‘11), general assignment reporter at WNCT in Greenville, N.C.
Gretchen Sheetz

Harpist

Then: Music (Class of '14) Summa Cum Laude

Now: Master’s in Music in harp performance from The Boston Conservatory (‘17), solo, chamber, and orchestral harpist in Southern California
Wesley Barnes

A Rising Star

Then: Theatre (Class of '15)

Now: House manager at St. Luke's Off Broadway Theatre and Second Stage Theatre, and a member of the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company in New York

Enduring Questions & Ideas

Math & Philosophy

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Our Nationally-Recognized not-so General Education

There's a reason that our freshmen rank in the top 10% of students nationally on almost every indicator of intellectual engagement. A key contributor is our signature curriculum Enduring Questions & Ideas (Q&I, for short).

Through a series of paired courses – Math & Philosophy, Biology & Theology, History & Literature – Q&I will prompt you to ask big questions and explore big ideas, such as:

What are truth, goodness and beauty?
What does it mean to be human?
How shall we be governed?
What should we believe?

Exploring these questions and ideas alongside your professors and peers will help you form habits of intellectual engagement that will not just prepare you for the rest of college, but for your career and the rest of your life.

In fact, Q&I is one of the reasons why Concordia has been named among the Colleges of Distinction for the way we prioritize Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes – the four distinctions evaluated in the ranking.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

When it comes to the cost of your education, Concordia University Irvine provides value for your tuition dollar. Here, in an environment of intellectual rigor, freedom and faith, you will be prepared for the career you want to have and the life you want to live. Or, as one alumnus put it, “Being here, I grew in more ways than I ever would have imagined.”

We intend to make a CUI education as accessible as it is valuable. All of our students receive some form of financial aid, and we award more than $58 million in federal, state and institutional assistance each year. What’s more, it’s possible — and completely normal — to graduate in four years from Concordia. This translates into significant savings and stronger financial health as you start the next chapter of your life.

$58

+ Million
in financial aid awarded annually

100%

of students receive financial aid

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All About Admissions

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 4:00 PM

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Financial Aid Night

Thursday, November 5, 2020 5:00 PM

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Preview Days - Morning Event

Friday, November 13, 2020 9:00 AM

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Preview Days - Afternoon Event

Friday, November 13, 2020 2:00 PM

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Major Mondays - Behavioral Sciences

Monday, November 16, 2020 3:00 PM

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Major Mondays - Communication & English

Monday, November 16, 2020 3:00 PM

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Major Mondays - History & Political Thought

Monday, November 16, 2020 3:00 PM

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Major Mondays - Liberal Studies

Monday, November 16, 2020 4:00 PM

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All About Admissions

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 4:00 PM

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All About Admissions

Thursday, December 3, 2020 4:00 PM

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Application & Deadlines

If you are seeking a community that values compassion, faith and individual contribution, you will find it at Concordia University Irvine. If you are seeking an environment that fosters intellectual rigor, interdisciplinary connections and academic growth, you will find it at Concordia. If you are seeking an experience that is rich in service, scholarship and fellowship, you will find it at Concordia. And if you are seeking a place that honors your questions, your ideas, your contributions and God-given callings — you will find it at Concordia.

Admissions Standards
	Avg for incoming students
GPA	3.42
SAT (Critical Reading + Math)	Waived for Spring 2021, Fall 2021 & Spring 2022 applicants
ACT Composite	Waived for Spring 2021, Fall 2021 & Spring 2022 applicants

Application Deadlines
Application Status	Apply By
Fall 2020
Rolling Admissions*	August 17, 2020
Spring 2020
Regular Decision	January 03, 2020
Fall 2021**
Early Action	November 15, 2020
Early Action II	February 15, 2021
applications received between February 15 and July 27 are reviewed on a rolling basis. *applications for Fall 2021 will be live starting August 1st.

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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

Business Administration Major

Accounting

Accounting Minor

Theatre Major

Acting and Directing

Actuarial Science Program

American Studies Minor

Behavioral Sciences

Anthropology

Liberal Arts Major

Anthropology

Anthropology Minor

Art

Liberal Studies Major

Art

Liberal Arts Major

Art

Art Minor

Behavioral Sciences

Liberal Arts Major

Behavioral Sciences

Behavioral Sciences Minor

Liberal Arts Major

Biblical Languages

Biblical Languages Minor

Liberal Arts Major

Biblical Studies

Biblical Studies Minor

Liberal Arts Major

Biology

Biology Minor

Biology: Bachelor of Arts Degree

Biology: Bachelor of Science Degree

Business Administration Major

Business Administration Major

Business Data Analytics

Business Administration Major

Business Economics

Business Minor

Chemistry Major

Chemical Research

Liberal Arts Major

Chemistry

Chemistry Major

Chemistry Minor

Liberal Studies Major

Child Development

Children's Ministry Minor

Liberal Studies Major

Christ College

Christian Education Leadership Minor

Music Major

Church Music

Classical Education Minor

Liberal Arts Major

Classical Languages

Classical Languages Minor

Coaching Minor

Music Major

Commercial Music

Liberal Arts Major

Communication Studies

Communication Studies

Communication Studies Minor

Competence & Character Growth Model Certificate

Music Major

Composition

Computer Science Major

Computer Science Minor