Total Enrollment 1,901
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Concordia University

http://www.cu-portland.edu
2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, Oregon 97211-6099
(503) 288-9371

The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Concordia University, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 82.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,227), and 69% receive loans ($8,373 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,800. Off campus it is around $6,800.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Concordia University is $18,362 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 898 people applied to Concordia University. Of the applicants, 60.0% were admitted (61.0% male & 59.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (40.0% male and 27.0% female)

Of the 1,117 undergraduate students at Concordia University, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (74.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 28.0% of the 784 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     48.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     71.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     33.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     51.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     41.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 5/1 and 12/1
Admissions Office Phone 503-280-8501
Admissions Office Email admission@cu-portland.edu
Admissions Office Address 2811 NE Holman St. Portland, OR 97211-6099
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.cu-portland.edu/admissions/applying/transfers.cfm
Admissions Website http://www.cu-portland.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.cu-portland.edu/Admissions/Applying
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to Concordia University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Concordia University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 12
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 73 25
Business Administration and Management, General 0 73 25
Education 7 37 223
Curriculum and Instruction 29
Education, General 5 3 6
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 29 76
Secondary Education and Teaching 1 5 92
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 10
Technical Teacher Education 6
English language and literature/letters 7
English Language and Literature, General 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 0 44
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0 16
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 28
Pre-Nursing Studies 0
History 2
History, General 2
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 6
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 8
Health and Physical Education, General 5
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Physical sciences 0
Chemistry, General 0
Psychology 9
Psychology, General 9
Public administration and social service professions 22
Social Work 22
Social sciences 0
Social Sciences, General 0
Theology and religious vocations 2 9
Religious Education 2 4
Theology/Theological Studies 5
 
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