Concordia University-Wisconsin

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,660

2.49% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,830

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.59%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

68.6%

3,544 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,204

65.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.5%

369 Graduates

About

Concordia University-Wisconsin is a higher education institution located in Ozaukee County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Concordia University-Wisconsin were General Business Administration & Management (162 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapy (58 degrees), and Curriculum & Instruction (46 degrees).

In 2021, 1,504 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Concordia University-Wisconsin. 67.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,008 degrees), 11.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (88 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Concordia University-Wisconsin is $31,660, which is $8,476 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Concordia University-Wisconsin is $31,660, which is $8,476 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,830.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Concordia University-Wisconsin received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,660

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Concordia University-Wisconsin was $31,660. The cost of tuition at Concordia University-Wisconsin is $8,476 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$25,830

2021 Value

5.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Concordia University-Wisconsin had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,830. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Concordia University-Wisconsin grew by 5.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Concordia University-Wisconsin (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

$11,470

Room and Board

$1,900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Concordia University-Wisconsin was of $11,470 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.69% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,900. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.56% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Concordia University-Wisconsin received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.89% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Concordia University-Wisconsin (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.

1.59%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Concordia University-Wisconsin was 1.59%, which represents 33 out of the 2078 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-Wisconsin received 3,544 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.997% annual growth. Out of those 3,544 applicants, 2,431 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,204 students enrolled at Concordia University-Wisconsin in 2021.

Concordia University-Wisconsin has an overall enrollment yield of 21.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,431

Accepted Out of 3,544

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Concordia University-Wisconsin was 68.6% (2,431 admissions from 3,544 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 70.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.997%, while admissions declined by −1.78%..

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

Enrollment

Concordia University-Wisconsin had a total enrollment of 5,204 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Wisconsin is 3,402 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,802. This means that 65.4% of students enrolled at Concordia University-Wisconsin are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Concordia University-Wisconsin, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.6% White, 8.09% Black or African American, 5.69% Hispanic or Latino, 2.27% Two or More Races, 1.92% Asian, 0.461% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0576% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Concordia University-Wisconsin in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.8%), followed by White Male (28.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.06%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.1%), followed by White Male (13.4%) and Black or African American Female (4.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Concordia University-Wisconsin in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,204 students. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Wisconsin is 3,402 and the part-time enrollment is 1,802. This means that 65.4% of students enrolled at Concordia University-Wisconsin are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 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-Wisconsin was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Concordia University-Wisconsin had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,520 enrolled students
Black or African American
421 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
296 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Concordia University-Wisconsin is 67.6% White, 8.09% Black or African American, 5.69% Hispanic or Latino, 2.27% Two or More Races, 1.92% Asian, 0.461% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0576% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 408 students (7.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 514 more women than men received degrees from Concordia University-Wisconsin. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Concordia University-Wisconsin is white (1,008 degrees awarded). There were 11.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (88 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Concordia University-Wisconsin is General Business Administration & Management (162 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapy (58 degrees) and Curriculum & Instruction (46 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Concordia University-Wisconsin, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (207 degrees awarded), Business (479 degrees), and Health (526 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-Wisconsin are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,824,357 people), Registered nurses (1,467,725 people), Accountants & auditors (1,068,475 people), Other managers (789,336 people), and Financial managers (491,899 people).

The most specialized majors at Concordia University-Wisconsin in 2021 are EDUCATION. (207 degrees awarded), Business (479 degrees), Health (526 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (39 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia University-Wisconsin are Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Concordia University-Wisconsin are EDUCATION. (207 degrees awarded), Business (479 degrees), Health (526 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (39 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Wisconsin are Elementary & secondary schools (3,345,087 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,914,388 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (659,110 people), Computer Systems Design (515,183 people), and Banking & related activities (506,758 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-Wisconsin.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
98 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
83 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
41 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Concordia University-Wisconsin was Registered Nursing with 98 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

495

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,009

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 495 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Wisconsin, which is 0.491 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,009).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Wisconsin in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.946 times less than the 130 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Wisconsin in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 123 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 48% of students graduating from Concordia University-Wisconsin completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Concordia University-Wisconsin is Male and Hispanic or Latino (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.63% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,008 degrees awarded
Black or African American
88 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Concordia University-Wisconsin is white (1,008 degrees awarded). There were 11.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (88 degrees).

6.72% of degree recipients (101 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
697 degrees awarded
White Male
311 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Concordia University-Wisconsin is white female (697 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (311 degrees).

Operations

Concordia University-Wisconsin has an endowment valued at nearly $122M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 29.8M (24.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Concordia University-Wisconsin had a total salary expenditure of 118M. Concordia University-Wisconsin employs 91 Assistant professors, 66 Associate professors and 62 Professors. Most academics at Concordia University-Wisconsin are Female Assistant professor (62), Male Professor (44), and Female Associate professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia University-Wisconsin are: Management, with 94 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 69 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees.

Endowment

$122M

2021 Endowment

33%

growth from 2020

Concordia University-Wisconsin has an endowment valued at about $122M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Concordia University-Wisconsin grew 33% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $71.1M 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-Wisconsin (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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.82M - Federal
$1.12M - State
$1.37M - Local

As of 2021, Concordia University-Wisconsin received $6.82M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.12M from state grants and contracts, and $1.37M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$56.4M

2021 Salaries

0.508%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Concordia University-Wisconsin paid a median of $56.4M in salaries, which represents 48% of their overall expenditure ($118M) and a 0.508% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.8M

Instructional Salaries

226

Number of Employees

In 2021, Concordia University-Wisconsin paid a total of $18.8M to 226 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

91 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

94 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Concordia University-Wisconsin were Assistant professor with 91 employees, Associate professor with 66 employees, and Professor with 62 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia University-Wisconsin were Management with 94 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 69 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Concordia University-Wisconsin was Female Assistant professor with 62 employees, Male Professor with 44 employees, and Female Associate professor with 35 employees.

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