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Concordia University was founded in 1881 as Concordia College. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 190 acres on the shores of Lake Michigan in Mequon, Wisconsin. In addition, CUW has several education centers located in Appleton, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Beloit, Indianapolis, St. Louis County, Hales Corners, Fort Wayne, Kenosha, Wausau, Green Bay, Milwaukee South and Madison.
CUW attracts students from more than 25 foreign countries and offers a variety of degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. The university is home to a number of student publications. The Concordia Beacon was founded in 1984 and is the official student newspaper of the university.
CUW has also recognized several student clubs and organizations, such as the Association of Concordia Theatre, Alpha Chi, Business Club, International Club, National Art Education Association, Pre-Sem Student Association, Psych Club, Student Nurse Association, Sign Language Club, Yoga Club and the Student Social Work Organization.
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Campus Location12800 N Lake Shore Dr
Mequon, WI 53097-2402
USA
Main Tel: (262) 243-5700
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in business and management, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 583 | 57 | | Master | 348 | 25 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 116 | 2 | | 24 | 3 | | 1-2 year certificate | 19 | 2 | | Associate | 12 | 4 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 5,933 in 2007-2008 (3,734 full-time equivalent). About 45% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 55% of the class. Undergrads are 60% of enrolled students and graduate students are 40%. 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)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 19,990 | | Room | $ 4,400 | | Board | $ 3,300 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,156 | | Other | $ 2,046 |
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 MealsConcordia provides on-campus housing for 1,500 of its 3,734 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
AthleticsSchool sports include football (), basketball (), baseball (), and track ().
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 62% | | Women | 62% | | All | 62% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (1 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (380 awarded) - Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) DESIGN (8 awarded) - Graphic Design
- Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (287 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Business Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (28 awarded) - Human Development and Family Studies
- Public Administration
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (29 awarded) - Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (2 awarded) MEDIA (7 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Organizational Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded) - Health Services Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (16 awarded) - Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC (7 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (91 awarded) - Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (55 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (50 awarded) - Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (20 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Exercise Physiology
- Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (56 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (42 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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