Concordia University

Concordia University Portland, also known as CU, is a Public University located in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was established in the year 1905. The campus spreads across an area of 13 acres. CU grants bachelor, master, and doctorate degrees in more than 65 areas of study. The university is organized into the following schools and colleges:

• College of Education
• College of Health and Human Services
• College of Theology, Arts, and Science
• School of Management

Concordia University hosts a number of active clubs and organizations which are run by the students. Some of them are the Helping Other People Every day club, Independent International Mission Club, Concordia Nerd Alliance, Epsilon Pi Delta, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Nicknamed the Stingers, the university's athletic teams competes in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport, Quebec Student Sports Federation, and the Quebec Interuniversity Football Conference. They participate in sports such as rugby, soccer, and basketball, among others.

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 and medical adminstration.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,642 in 2007-2008 (1,481 full-time equivalent).

About 27% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 73% of the class.

Undergrads are 63% of enrolled students and graduate students are 37%.

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

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

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 397 of its 1,481 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Athletics

The school is in the Cascade Collegiate Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 94 male students received the aid (men were 55% of those receiving aid) and 76 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 45% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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