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Concordia University Ann Arbor
Concordia University Ann Arbor says yes to 69.3% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $56,075 median earnings.
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Concordia University Ann Arbor sits in Ann Arbor proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $81,505 four years out. 24.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 702 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 44.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 19 and 29 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Concordia University Ann Arbor's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Concordia University Ann Arbor received 2,465 applications and admitted 1,777 (72.1%), with 298 enrolling.
Concordia University Ann Arbor is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Concordia University Ann Arbor's submitters' middle half scored 19–29 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Concordia University Ann Arbor compares
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 69.3% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,410 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,075 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Concordia University Ann Arbor: $56,075 median at year ten, versus $54,739 across Michigan institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $35,410 regardless of where you're from. At Concordia University Ann Arbor, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 702 — Concordia University Ann Arbor is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
47.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 52% don't — ask a Concordia University Ann Arbor tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Concordia University Ann Arbor
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,505 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $79,286 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $76,617 |
| Computer Science | $75,487 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,591 |
| Marketing | $68,606 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,787 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $64,784 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $63,594 |
| Biology, General | $59,231 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,188 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,624 |
| Social Work | $55,600 |
| Psychology, General | $55,486 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $49,463 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $49,446 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $47,147 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,665 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $44,751 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $42,923 |
Median earnings for these 20 Concordia University Ann Arbor programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,075 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 26 additional Concordia University Ann Arbor programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Concordia University Ann Arbor?
The middle 50% of Concordia University Ann Arbor's submitters earned ACT composites of 19–29; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Concordia University Ann Arbor's acceptance rate?
72.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,777 admitted from 2,465 applicants.
How much does Concordia University Ann Arbor cost?
At Concordia University Ann Arbor, published tuition is $35,410 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Concordia University Ann Arbor's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Concordia University Ann Arbor graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,075 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Cleary University — 67.5% admitted
- Calvin University — 70.9% admitted
- University of Detroit Mercy — 75.4% admitted
- Eastern Michigan University — 79.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.