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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W

Concordia University Texas

Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Founded in 1926 as Concordia Lutheran College, it became coeducational in 1955. It is a member of the Concordia University System, which has 10 colleges and universities across the U.S. Its 20-acre campus is located in Austin, 79 miles from San Antonio.

Web Site www.concordia.edu/

Institution Type Private

Coeducational Yes

Undergraduate Students 1,567

Women 1,001 (63.9%)

Men 566 (36.1%)

Graduate Students 937

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate 83% of 853 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA 3.3

SAT Math 470-560 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 440-560 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 420-533 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 19-25 range of middle 50%

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Essay X

Extracurricular Activities X

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance $38,718

Tuition and Fees $28,160

Room and Board $9,284

Average Percent of Need Met 80%

Average Freshman Award $23,088

Average Indebtedness of

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 71

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 25% of classes

10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE

Austin Population 820,611

Nearest Metropolitan Area Austin

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing 70% of freshmen, 16% of all students

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III

Mascot Tornados

Sororities Fraternities

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.1% Asian

12.4% Black/African-American 22.5% Hispanic/Latino

0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 48.5% White

13.0% Unknown

International Students 0.5% from 2 countries

First-Year Students Returning 61.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 23.3%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program College preparatory program is not required

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives

Examinations

Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office

SAT or ACT Required August 1

SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component

Use of SAT/ACT

Essay SAT: Not usedACT: Not used

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 11400 Concordia University Drive City, State, Zip Austin, TX 78726

Phone (512) 313-4600

Fax (512) 459-8517

E-mail admissions@concordia.edu

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline

Early Action Notification

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission

Deadline Rolling

Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission

Notification Rolling

Accept Offer of

Admission August 1

Waiting List Used No

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued

Application Form

Common Application Not accepted Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal

Statement Required for some freshmen Letters of

Recommendation Other

Financial Need Financial need is not a

consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record X

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Class Rank X

Recommendations X

Essay X

Interview X

Level of Applicant's Interest X

Extracurricular Activities X

Volunteer Work X

Particular Talent/Ability X

Character/Personal Qualities X

First Generation to Attend College X

State Residency X

Geographic Residence X

Relation with Alumnus X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X

Ethnicity X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate 83% of 853 applicants were admitted

Women 86% of 507 applicants were admitted

Men 80% of 346 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled 410 (58%) of 712 admitted students enrolled

Women 246 (56%) of 436 admitted students enrolled

Men 164 (59%) of 276 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math 470-560 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800 0% Score of 600 - 700 14% Score of 500 - 600 50% Score of 400 - 500 34% Score of 300 - 400 2% Score of 200 - 300 0%

SAT Critical Reading 440-560 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 2%

Score of 600 - 700 11% Score of 500 - 600 38% Score of 400 - 500 44% Score of 300 - 400 5% Score of 200 - 300 0%

SAT Writing 420-533 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 2%

Score of 600 - 700 8% Score of 500 - 600 33% Score of 400 - 500 43% Score of 300 - 400 14% Score of 200 - 300 0%

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA 3.3

3.75 and Above 17%

3.50 - 3.74 23%

3.25 - 3.49 18%

3.00 - 3.24 16%

2.50 - 2.99 21%

2.00 - 2.49 4%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite 19-25 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 5%

Score of 24 - 29 24% Score of 18 - 23 61% Score of 12 - 17 10% Score of 6 - 11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank Top tenth: 14%

Top quarter: 38% Top half: 73% Bottom half: 27% National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance $38,718 Tuition and Fees $28,160

Room and Board $9,284

Books and Supplies $1,274 Other Expenses Not reported

Payment Plans Credit card, prepayment discount, deferred payment, external finance company

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail

Web Site Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning February 15

Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Federal Methodology

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 003557 Free

State Aid Form

PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants 189 (91.3%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 157 (83.1%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 156 (99.4%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 36 (23.1%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 80%

Average Award $23,088

Need-Based Gift Received by 153 (98.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,802

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 121 (77.6%) of aidrecipients, average amount $5,640

Merit-Based Gift Received by 32 (20.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 44 (21.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,083

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants 872 (84.9%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 763 (74.3%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 758 (99.3%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 124 (16.4%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 74%

Average Award $20,814

Need-Based Gift Received by 732 (96.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,528

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 610 (80.5%) of aidrecipients, average amount $5,996

Merit-Based Gift Received by 102 (13.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 179 (17.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,008

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PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued

Borrowing

2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 75%

Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $24,882

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans Available

Other Loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based

Available Academic scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas

English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Communication, Education, English, Social Sciences,Health Fields, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Foreign Languages

Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas

Music

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Music Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Junior Miss, Leadership, Religious Involvement Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Religious Involvement, Leadership, Junior Miss Special Characteristics

Award Areas Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Religious Affiliation,Veterans, Veterans' Children Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued

Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S

Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General

Computer Science

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Elementary Education and Teaching

English Language and Literature, General Environmental Science

Environmental Studies

Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General History, General

Human Resources Development

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Kinesiology and Exercise Science Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religious Education

Religious/Sacred Music

Secondary Education and Teaching Social Sciences, Other

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued

Most Popular Disciplines Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None

Special Programs Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,

Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships

Study Abroad Offered

Online Degrees Some online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Required

Foreign Language Not required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 71

Part-Time Faculty 271

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 68%

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 25% of classes

10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 36% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 36% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings 53,120

Computing

Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus 25

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction Offered

Tutoring Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Education

Master's Programs of Study

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

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LOCATION AND SETTING

Austin Population 820,611 Nearest Metropolitan

Area Austin

Environment Very large city

Campus Size 385 acres

Weather

Temperature 38.6 average low in January, 91.1 average high in September

Rain 85 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Nearest Airport 27 miles from campus in Austin Nearest Bus Station 3 mile(s) from campus in Austin Nearest Train Station 7 miles from campus in Austin

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students

Types of Housing Coed dorms, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing 70% of freshmen, 16% of all students

Housing Requirements Freshmen are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 84%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Not available

24-Hour Security Patrols Not available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Not offered

Personal Counseling Offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III

Mascot Tornados

School Colors Purple and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given

Baseball x

Basketball x x

Cross-Country Running x x

Golf x x

Soccer x x

Softball x

Track And Field x x

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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued

Club Sports

Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations choral groups, concert band, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musictheatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper Sororities

Fraternities

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STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes

All Undergraduates 1,567

Women 1,001 (63.9%)

Men 566 (36.1%)

Full-Time Undergraduates 1,192

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.1% Asian

12.4% Black/African-American 22.5% Hispanic/Latino

0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 48.5% White

13.0% Unknown

International Students 0.5% from 2 countries

Average Age 26

All Graduate Students 937

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 61.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 23.3%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years 32.1%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years 35.0%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported

Average Starting Salary Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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