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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 AdmissionDeadline 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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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-mailWeb Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application DeadlineAward 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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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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Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from
On-Campus Employment
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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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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 EducationMaster's Programs of Study
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reportedDoctoral 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 MapNearest 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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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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