Concordia University Irvine: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Concordia University Irvine is a private university with an acceptance rate of 62%. Affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Concordia University Irvine is one of eight colleges and universities of the Concordia University System. Located in Irvine, California, CUI's 70-acre suburban campus overlooks Orange County and is just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. CUI offers 79 undergraduate majors, with popular programs in business administration, nursing, communication studies, and physical education. Concordia has a strong arts department offering majors in visual art, music, and theater. The Concordia University Eagles compete in the Pacific West Conference.

Considering applying to Concordia University Irvine? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Concordia University Irvine had an acceptance rate of 62%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 62 students were admitted, making CUI's admissions process competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Concordia University Irvine requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 72% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Concordia University Irvine's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to CUI scored between 520 and 610, while 25% scored below 520 and 25% scored above 610. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 510 and 610, while 25% scored below 510 and 25% scored above 610. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1220 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Concordia University Irvine.

Requirements

Concordia University Irvine participates in the scorechoice program, meaning that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. CUI does not require the optional essay portion of the SAT. Note that Concordia University Irvine requires applicants to have a minimum SAT (ERW+M) score of 980.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Concordia University Irvine requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 43% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Concordia University Irvine's admitted students fall within the top 48% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to CUI received a composite ACT score between 20 and 27, while 25% scored above 27 and 25% scored below 20.

Requirements

Note that Concordia University Irvine does not require the optional writing portion of the ACT. Concordia University Irvine does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. Concordia University Irvine requires applicants to have a minimum ACT composite score of 18.

GPA

In 2018, the average high school GPA for Concordia University Irvine's incoming freshmen class was 3.44. This data suggests that most successful applicants to CUI have primarily high B grades. Note that a minimum GPA of 2.8 is required for admission to Concordia University Irvine.

Admissions Chances

Concordia University Irvine, which accepts over half of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average range, you have a strong chance of being accepted. However, Concordia University Irvine also considers academic achievement in rigorous coursework, Potential applicants should have a minimum of four years of English; three years of math; three years of science (including two with a lab); two years of history; and two years of the same foreign language. The Concordia University application are also requires applicants to provide information about extracurricular and leadership activities,

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Concordia University Irvine Undergraduate Admissions Office.