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Concordia University-Irvine
Concordia University-Irvine says yes to 66% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $65,083 median earnings.
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Concordia University-Irvine sits in Irvine 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 $105,657 four years out. 24.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,536 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Concordia University-Irvine received 4,564 applications and admitted 2,732 (59.9%), with 290 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Concordia University-Irvine's 66% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Concordia University-Irvine compares
| Concordia University-Irvine | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 66% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $43,480 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $65,083 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Concordia University-Irvine: $65,083 median at year ten, versus $64,778 across California institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $43,480 regardless of where you're from. At Concordia University-Irvine, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,536 — Concordia University-Irvine is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
58.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 42% don't — ask a Concordia University-Irvine tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Concordia University-Irvine
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,657 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,635 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,648 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,388 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,206 |
| Psychology, General | $49,593 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $46,098 |
Median earnings for these 7 Concordia University-Irvine programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $65,083 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional Concordia University-Irvine programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Concordia University-Irvine?
Concordia University-Irvine doesn't look at test scores; its 66% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Concordia University-Irvine's acceptance rate?
59.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,732 admitted from 4,564 applicants.
How much does Concordia University-Irvine cost?
At Concordia University-Irvine, published tuition is $43,480 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Concordia University-Irvine's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Concordia University-Irvine graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $65,083 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- Chapman University — 65.4% admitted
- University of California-Santa Cruz — 65.8% admitted
- University of California-Riverside — 76.4% admitted
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona — 75.2% 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.