Concordia University

Concordia University Irvine, also known as CUI, is a private, liberal arts university located in Turtle Rock, California, United States. It was established in the year 1976 as Christ College. The college offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in diverse areas of study. CUI also offers online classes for bachelor degrees.

Concordia has an active student life. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations. Some of the popular organizations are the Acclaiming Christ in Theatre and Service, CUI Golden Eagles, Dance Company, and Delta Kappa Epsilon. Concordia is a member of the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Their official mascot is the Eagle.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,392 in 2007-2008 (2,129 full-time equivalent).

About 35% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 65% of the class.

Undergrads are 47% of enrolled students and graduate students are 53%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Concordia participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Concordia provides on-campus housing for 963 of its 2,129 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Golden State Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 81 male students received the aid (men were 49% of those receiving aid) and 85 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 51% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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