Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Within its distinctly Christian environment and its academic community dedicated to excellence, Concordia University serves as a liberal arts university of The Lutheran Church—-Missouri Synod, preparing men and women for a life of service in the church and in the world.
School Overview: | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | |
| County | Washtenaw County, MI | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 64 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 668 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 575 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 93 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 501 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 167 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 3% |
| % Black | 14% | 6% |
| % White | 83% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $22,664 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $22,664 | $24,744 |
| Tuition | 20,982 | |
| Percent Admitted | 86% | 64% |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 18-23 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 18-24 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 19-24 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Concordia University is a Christian educational institution where the Lutheran understanding of Scripture and the Good News of Jesus Christ permeates the culture and is shared with everyone. Our primary enterprises are learning, teaching, and scholarship grounded in faith. We are a community that expresses concern and care for every individual.
- Concordia’s undergraduate program offers over 80 majors and minors, with degrees in church work, education, pre-professional, business, the arts, communication and sciences. In addition CUAA offers accelerated and graduate degrees for adult learners through the School of Adult and Continuing Education.
- Students at the university participate in a wide range of activities—when students become part of a vibrant, close-knit community like Concordia, they find all kinds of things to do, participate in community outreach and service programs, join—or found—student organizations of all kinds, spend time with friends in Concordia's residence halls, play for (or cheer for) Concordia's sports teams, the Cardinals, serve your fellow students in Concordia's student government, grab a snack at the Cardinal's Nest in the student union.
- Concordia University stands on 187 acres overlooking the Huron River. Once home to peoples of the Chippewa, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Huron, and Miami nations, the campus is bisected by Geddes Road, formerly the Pottawatomie Trail, an old Native American highway.
- Concordia University is a member of The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Initial accreditation of Concordia’s program was granted by North Central in 1968. The expanded academic program was most recently reviewed by The North Central Association in 2001. Accreditation of the four-year program has been in effect since July 1976 and the graduate program since 1999. In addition, Concordia University is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Documents are on file in the President’s Office and may be reviewed by appointment.
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