Concordia University Texas: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Concordia University Texas is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,865 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1926 and is one of the 23 colleges and schools located in Austin, Texas.

Concordia University Texas is affiliated with Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod.

Academic Offerings

Concordia University Texas will give you the option to earn a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
28
Concordia University Texas deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 28 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Education, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Concordia University Texas is relatively low at 68% (close to Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Concordia University Texas is low - 45%. Roughly 53% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Concordia University Texas is reasonably decent - 18:1. Read more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - around $34,700 a year. The additional fees at Concordia University Texas (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,000; which makes it a total of $35,700 per year.

Read the details about Concordia University Texas additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
Easy
According to government data, 1,886 applications were submitted and 1,617 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Concordia University Texas in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,300
High
Concordia University Texas offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Concordia University Texas, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Concordia University Texas provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 600 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- around $8,300 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Concordia University Texas. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Concordia University Texas seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Concordia University Texas Location and Address

Postal Address:
Concordia University Texas
11400 Concordia University Drive
Austin, Texas
78726, USA
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