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Concordia University-Wisconsin
Most applicants get into Concordia University-Wisconsin — 78.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Concordia University-Wisconsin occupies suburban Mequon, WI — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. 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. Faculty pay averages $87,072 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,197 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 22 and 29 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Concordia University-Wisconsin's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Concordia University-Wisconsin is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Concordia University-Wisconsin's submitters' middle half scored 22–29 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Concordia University-Wisconsin received 4,537 applications and admitted 3,064 (67.5%), with 452 enrolling.
How Concordia University-Wisconsin compares
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.2% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,470 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,075 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Concordia University-Wisconsin student earns $56,075 — 1% above the Wisconsin median of $55,452 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Concordia University-Wisconsin lists tuition at $35,470 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Concordia University-Wisconsin's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,470 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Concordia University-Wisconsin enrolls 2,197 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Concordia University-Wisconsin's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
68.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 32% don't — ask a Concordia University-Wisconsin tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Concordia University-Wisconsin
| 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 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $58,979 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,188 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,624 |
| Social Work | $55,600 |
| Psychology, General | $55,486 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $55,340 |
| 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 22 Concordia University-Wisconsin 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. 45 additional Concordia University-Wisconsin programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Concordia University-Wisconsin?
The middle 50% of Concordia University-Wisconsin's submitters earned ACT composites of 22–29; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Concordia University-Wisconsin's acceptance rate?
67.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,064 admitted from 4,537 applicants.
How much does Concordia University-Wisconsin cost?
At Concordia University-Wisconsin, published tuition is $35,470 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Concordia University-Wisconsin's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Concordia University-Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
- Edgewood University — 75.7% admitted
- Carroll University — 66.8% admitted
- Beloit College — 63% admitted
- Lawrence University — 63.9% 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.