Concordia University-Irvine

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,510

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$29,413

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

59.9%

4,564 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,481

83.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

62.5%

205 Graduates

About

Concordia University-Irvine is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Concordia University-Irvine were Sport & Fitness Management (237 degrees awarded), School Counseling & Guidance Services (149 degrees), and Counseling Psychology (125 degrees).

In 2023, 1,402 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Concordia University-Irvine. 65% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (673 degrees), 1.99 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (338 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Concordia University-Irvine is $40,510, which is $15,935 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Concordia University-Irvine was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,413 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Concordia University-Irvine is $40,510, which is $15,935 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,413.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending Concordia University-Irvine received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,510

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Concordia University-Irvine was $40,510. The cost of tuition at Concordia University-Irvine is $15,935 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Concordia University-Irvine (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,413

2023 Value

0.322%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Concordia University-Irvine had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,413. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Concordia University-Irvine grew by 0.322%.

This chart compares the average net price of Concordia University-Irvine (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,235

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Concordia University-Irvine was of $15,235 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.85% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Concordia University-Irvine (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Concordia University-Irvine received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.41% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Concordia University-Irvine (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Concordia University-Irvine was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1413 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Concordia University-Irvine received 4,564 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 27.6% annual growth. Out of those 4,564 applicants, 2,732 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,481 students enrolled at Concordia University-Irvine in 2023. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Concordia University-Irvine has an overall enrollment yield of 10.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,732

Accepted Out of 4,564

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Concordia University-Irvine was 59.9% (2,732 admissions from 4,564 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 27.6%, while admissions grew by 10.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Concordia University-Irvine (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Concordia University-Irvine in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Concordia University-Irvine had a total enrollment of 3,481 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Irvine is 2,903 students and the part-time enrollment is 578. This means that 83.4% of students enrolled at Concordia University-Irvine are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Concordia University-Irvine, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.7% White, 28.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.24% Asian, 5.6% Black or African American, 5.43% Two or More Races, 0.345% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.259% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Concordia University-Irvine in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.1%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.5%) and White Male (15.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Concordia University-Irvine in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,481 students. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Irvine is 2,903 and the part-time enrollment is 578. This means that 83.4% of students enrolled at Concordia University-Irvine are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Concordia University-Irvine (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Concordia University-Irvine was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Concordia University-Irvine had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Concordia University-Irvine (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,695 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
978 enrolled students
Asian
287 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Concordia University-Irvine is 48.7% White, 28.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.24% Asian, 5.6% Black or African American, 5.43% Two or More Races, 0.345% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.259% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 32 students (0.919%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 422 more women than men received degrees from Concordia University-Irvine. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Concordia University-Irvine is white (673 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (338 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Concordia University-Irvine is Sport & Fitness Management (237 degrees awarded), followed by School Counseling & Guidance Services (149 degrees) and Counseling Psychology (125 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Concordia University-Irvine, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (269 degrees awarded), Education (382 degrees), and Psychology (167 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia University-Irvine are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,624,938 people), Secondary school teachers (556,929 people), Education administrators (323,489 people), Other managers (237,867 people), and Special education teachers (230,369 people).

The most specialized majors at Concordia University-Irvine in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (269 degrees awarded), Education (382 degrees), Psychology (167 degrees), Theology (21 degrees), and History (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia University-Irvine are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Concordia University-Irvine are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (269 degrees awarded), Education (382 degrees), Psychology (167 degrees), Theology (21 degrees), and History (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia University-Irvine are Elementary & secondary schools (3,141,383 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (452,023 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (339,644 people), Outpatient care centers (225,879 people), and Individual & family services (180,171 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Concordia University-Irvine.

Most Common (2023)

Sport & Fitness Management
237 degrees awarded
School Counseling & Guidance Services
149 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
125 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Concordia University-Irvine was Sport & Fitness Management with 237 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Concordia University-Irvine according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

490

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

912

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 490 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Irvine, which is 0.537 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (912).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Concordia University-Irvine by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Irvine in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 2.19 times more than the 75 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 129 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Irvine in School Counseling & Guidance Services, which is 6.45 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 60% of students graduating from Concordia University-Irvine completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Concordia University-Irvine is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.488% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
673 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
338 degrees awarded
Asian
149 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Concordia University-Irvine is white (673 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (338 degrees).

4.14% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
414 degrees awarded
White Male
259 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
237 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Concordia University-Irvine is white female (414 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (259 degrees).

Operations

Concordia University-Irvine has an endowment valued at nearly $56.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.83M (17.4%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Concordia University-Irvine had a total salary expenditure of 85M. Concordia University-Irvine employs 38 Professors, 37 Assistant professors and 30 Associate professors. Most academics at Concordia University-Irvine are Female Assistant professor (26), Male Professor (24), and Male Associate professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia University-Irvine are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, Management, with 50 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees.

Endowment

$56.5M

2023 Endowment

17.6%

growth from 2022

Concordia University-Irvine has an endowment valued at about $56.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Concordia University-Irvine grew 17.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.74M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Concordia University-Irvine (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$35.7M

2023 Salaries

7.32%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Concordia University-Irvine paid a median of $35.7M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($85M) and a 7.32% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.24% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.08% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.97M

Instructional Salaries

105

Number of Employees

In 2023, Concordia University-Irvine paid a total of $8.97M to 105 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Concordia University-Irvine were Professor with 38 employees, Assistant professor with 37 employees, and Associate professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia University-Irvine were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, Management with 50 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Concordia University-Irvine was Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, Male Professor with 24 employees, and Male Associate professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Concordia University-Irvine.

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