Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine, CA 92612-3203
About Concordia University-Irvine
Concordia University-Irvine is a private research university in Irvine, California, enrolling about 1,536 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 65.99% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $65,083 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Concordia University-Irvine charges 48% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($43,480).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 5.4×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 58.31%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $65,083.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Concordia University-Irvine is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 479% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Irvine | $43,480 | $28,115 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 35% below published tuition at Concordia University-Irvine
Key findings
- Concordia University-Irvine's average net price ($28,115) is 35% below published tuition ($43,480).
- Concordia University-Irvine charges 48% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($43,480).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 5.4×.
Concordia University-Irvine tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $43,480
Finding Concordia University-Irvine charges 48% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $43,480. That is 48% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 5.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.7×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Concordia University-Irvine versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Concordia University-Irvine versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Concordia University-Irvine is $28,115.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $28,115 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $19,772 above the California median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $8,062 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Concordia University-Irvine’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 35% lower after grants and scholarships.
Concordia University-Irvine: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Concordia University-Irvine—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$43,480
Avg. net price
$28,115
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $25,431 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,012 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,202 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,339 |
| $110,001+ | $31,967 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $173,920. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Concordia University-Irvine is known for
Top program completions
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management247
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General152
- Counseling Psychology137
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse129
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services128
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 11% of admitted students enrolled.
- Midpoint ACT: 25
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Concordia University-Irvine a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Concordia University-Irvine is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Concordia University-Irvine.
Campus
Location
Irvine, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 92612-3203
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 40% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size
Enrollment
1,536
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,900
- Graduate
- 2,114
- Full-time share
- 98%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$24,247
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 24.23%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Concordia University-Irvine.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Concordia University-Irvine was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Concordia University-Irvine in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,630 | $29,630 | $25,416 |
| 2014 | $30,640 | $30,640 | $24,698 |
| 2015 | $31,690 | $31,690 | $25,548 |
| 2016 | $32,780 | $32,780 | $24,597 |
| 2017 | $34,100 | $34,100 | $23,867 |
| 2018 | $35,400 | $35,400 | $27,220 |
| 2019 | $36,740 | $36,740 | $26,143 |
| 2020 | $38,000 | $38,000 | $27,201 |
| 2021 | $38,740 | $38,740 | $24,483 |
| 2022 | $40,180 | $40,180 | $28,395 |
| 2023 | $41,390 | $41,390 | $28,046 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Midpoint 25 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Concordia University-Irvine reported total enrollment of about 1,536 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (30.2%), and Asian (9.5%). About 24.23% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Concordia University-Irvine in 2024 is 1,536 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,900 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,114 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
49.84% 100% Completion Time
58.31% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 49.84% of students graduating from Concordia University-Irvine completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 66% male / 34% female
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 22% male / 78% female
- Counseling Psychology: 24% male / 76% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Concordia University-Irvine graduates earn a median of $65,083 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Concordia University-Irvine.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $65,083. Median federal loan debt: $24,247. Average net price used in cost models: $28,115.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Concordia University-Irvine graduates report median earnings of $65,083 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Concordia University-Irvine.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Concordia University-Irvine.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Concordia University-Irvine graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Concordia University-Irvine—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$56.5M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- California median 2.9× the median ($19.7M)
- Far West median 3.4× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 2.1× the median ($26.4M)
- California median 2.2× the median ($7,407)
- Far West median 2.3× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 1.4× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- California median 60.7 pp above median (39.3%)
- Far West median 54.3 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,069
- California median 0.79× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 0.84× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,280
- California median 1.4× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 1.3× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Concordia University-Irvine at a glance
Concordia University-Irvine
Concordia University-Irvine is a private non-profit institution in Irvine, CA, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementEducational Leadership and Administration, GeneralCounseling Psychology
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian43.8%Hispanic or Latino30.2%Asian9.5%
Schools near Concordia University-Irvine
Other campuses in Irvine, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Concordia University-Irvine located?
Concordia University-Irvine is located in Irvine, CA.
What is Concordia University-Irvine's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Concordia University-Irvine is 66.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,564 applicants and 2,732 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Concordia University-Irvine's tuition?
Concordia University-Irvine tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $43,480 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $28,115 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Concordia University-Irvine cost?
Reported tuition is $43,480 and average net price is $28,115 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,270 annually.
Why is Concordia University-Irvine's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Concordia University-Irvine, published tuition is $43,480 while average net price is $28,115—about 35% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Concordia University-Irvine's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($28,115), completion (58.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($65,083). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Concordia University-Irvine?
Concordia University-Irvine reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,900 students, White (43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (30.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Concordia University-Irvine?
About 28.4% of students at Concordia University-Irvine are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Concordia University-Irvine?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Concordia University-Irvine reports midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Concordia University-Irvine earn?
Median earnings are $53,777 six years after entry and $65,083 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Concordia University-Irvine students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,247.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.