Concordia University-Irvine

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2022 Average Net Price

$29,508

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

3,744

80.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

63.1%

256 Graduates

About

Concordia University-Irvine is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. N/A

In 2022, 1,419 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Concordia University-Irvine. 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (707 degrees), 2.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (337 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Concordia University-Irvine was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1413 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,508.

In 2022, 85% of undergraduate students attending Concordia University-Irvine received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$29,508

2022 Value

15.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Concordia University-Irvine had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,508. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Concordia University-Irvine grew by 15.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Concordia University-Irvine (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,530

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Concordia University-Irvine was of $14,530 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.36% between 2021 and 2022.

This chart compares the average student costs at Concordia University-Irvine (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Concordia University-Irvine received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.94% with respect to 2021, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Concordia University-Irvine (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Concordia University-Irvine was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1413 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Concordia University-Irvine had a total enrollment of 3,744 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Irvine is 3,024 students and the part-time enrollment is 720. This means that 80.8% of students enrolled at Concordia University-Irvine are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Concordia University-Irvine, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.6% White, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.04% Asian, 5.37% Black or African American, 5.32% Two or More Races, 0.374% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.321% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Concordia University-Irvine in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.9%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.4%) and White Male (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Concordia University-Irvine in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,744 students. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Irvine is 3,024 and the part-time enrollment is 720. This means that 80.8% of students enrolled at Concordia University-Irvine are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Concordia University-Irvine (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Concordia University-Irvine was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Concordia University-Irvine had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Concordia University-Irvine (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,781 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
965 enrolled students
Asian
301 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Concordia University-Irvine is 47.6% White, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.04% Asian, 5.37% Black or African American, 5.32% Two or More Races, 0.374% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.321% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 105 students (2.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 353 more women than men received degrees from Concordia University-Irvine. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Concordia University-Irvine is white (707 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (337 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia University-Irvine are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,700,213 people), Secondary school teachers (518,456 people), Education administrators (319,439 people), Other managers (228,078 people), and Special education teachers (211,023 people).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia University-Irvine are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia University-Irvine are Elementary & secondary schools (3,141,383 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (452,023 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (339,644 people), Outpatient care centers (225,879 people), and Individual & family services (180,171 people).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Concordia University-Irvine.

Most Common (2022)

Sport & Fitness Management
333 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
123 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
100 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at Concordia University-Irvine was Sport & Fitness Management with 333 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Concordia University-Irvine according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

533

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

886

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 533 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Irvine, which is 0.602 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (886).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Concordia University-Irvine by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

N/A

Most Common Female Majors

N/A

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 47% of students graduating from Concordia University-Irvine completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (84.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Concordia University-Irvine is Female and Two or More Races (84.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.91% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
707 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
337 degrees awarded
Asian
121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Concordia University-Irvine is white (707 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (337 degrees).

2.89% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
422 degrees awarded
White Male
285 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
241 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Concordia University-Irvine is white female (422 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (285 degrees).

Operations

Concordia University-Irvine has an endowment valued at nearly $48M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −7.04M (−14.7%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Concordia University-Irvine had a total salary expenditure of 76.2M. Concordia University-Irvine employs 44 Assistant professors, 34 Professors and 30 Associate professors. Most academics at Concordia University-Irvine are Female Assistant professor (27), Male Professor (24), and Male Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia University-Irvine are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 51 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 49 employees, and Management with 48 employees.

Endowment

$48M

2022 Endowment

8.02%

growth from 2021

Concordia University-Irvine has an endowment valued at about $48M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Concordia University-Irvine grew 8.02% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.43M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Concordia University-Irvine (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$33.3M

2022 Salaries

7.24%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Concordia University-Irvine paid a median of $33.3M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($76.2M) and a 7.24% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.08% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.792% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.92M

Instructional Salaries

108

Number of Employees

In 2022, Concordia University-Irvine paid a total of $8.92M to 108 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

44 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Concordia University-Irvine were Assistant professor with 44 employees, Professor with 34 employees, and Associate professor with 30 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia University-Irvine were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 49 employees, and Management with 48 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Concordia University-Irvine was Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, Male Professor with 24 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Concordia University-Irvine.

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