Concordia University Wisconsin: Review & Facts

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Concordia University Wisconsin is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,990 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1881 and is the only college located in Mequon, Wisconsin.

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

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Concordia University Wisconsin.

Majors
Offered
115
Concordia University Wisconsin follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 115 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, Business, Nursing, and Physical Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when 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. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Concordia University Wisconsin student retention rate is fair at 78% (close to Wisconsin average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Fair
The graduation rate at Concordia University Wisconsin is average - 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at Concordia University Wisconsin is good: 11:1. Find out more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, $32,800 a year. The additional fees at Concordia University Wisconsin beyond tuition are approximately $300; which totals $33,100 a year.

Read the details about Concordia University Wisconsin 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
70%
Doable
According to recent data, 3,544 applications were submitted and 2,494 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Concordia University Wisconsin in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,100
High
Concordia University Wisconsin provides a distance education program, 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 Wisconsin, 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
D
Unsafe
Concordia University Wisconsin offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high - nearly $9,100 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, Concordia University Wisconsin seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Concordia University Wisconsin Location and Address

Postal Address:
Concordia University Wisconsin
12800 N Lake Shore Dr
Mequon, Wisconsin
53097-2402, USA
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