Concordia University-Wisconsin

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,750

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,060

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

67.5%

4,537 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,063

54.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64.3%

358 Graduates

About

Concordia University-Wisconsin is a higher education institution located in Ozaukee County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Concordia University-Wisconsin were General Business Administration & Management (141 degrees awarded), Family Practice Nurse (55 degrees), and Occupational Therapy (33 degrees).

In 2023, 1,398 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Concordia University-Wisconsin. 67.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (915 degrees), 11.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Concordia University-Wisconsin is $33,750, which is $9,175 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Concordia University-Wisconsin was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,056 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Concordia University-Wisconsin is $33,750, which is $9,175 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,060.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending Concordia University-Wisconsin received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,750

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Concordia University-Wisconsin was $33,750. The cost of tuition at Concordia University-Wisconsin is $9,175 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Concordia University-Wisconsin (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,060

2023 Value

14.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Concordia University-Wisconsin had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,060. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Concordia University-Wisconsin grew by 14.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Concordia University-Wisconsin (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

$12,160

Room and Board

$2,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Concordia University-Wisconsin was of $12,160 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.49% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 15.8% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Concordia University-Wisconsin received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.13% with respect to 2022, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Concordia University-Wisconsin (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-Wisconsin was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2056 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.

Admissions

Concordia University-Wisconsin received 4,537 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 28% annual growth. Out of those 4,537 applicants, 3,064 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.5% acceptance rate.

There were 5,063 students enrolled at Concordia University-Wisconsin in 2023.

Concordia University-Wisconsin has an overall enrollment yield of 14.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,064

Accepted Out of 4,537

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Concordia University-Wisconsin was 67.5% (3,064 admissions from 4,537 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 70.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 28%, while admissions grew by 22.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Concordia University-Wisconsin (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Concordia University-Wisconsin in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Concordia University-Wisconsin had a total enrollment of 5,063 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Wisconsin is 2,779 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,284. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at Concordia University-Wisconsin are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Concordia University-Wisconsin, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55% White, 7.31% Black or African American, 5.25% Hispanic or Latino, 2.31% Asian, 1.94% Two or More Races, 0.336% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0593% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Concordia University-Wisconsin in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.7%), followed by White Male (27.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.04%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.6%), followed by White Male (10.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Concordia University-Wisconsin in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,063 students. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Wisconsin is 2,779 and the part-time enrollment is 2,284. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at Concordia University-Wisconsin are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 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-Wisconsin was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Concordia University-Wisconsin had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,786 enrolled students
Black or African American
370 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
266 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Concordia University-Wisconsin is 55% White, 7.31% Black or African American, 5.25% Hispanic or Latino, 2.31% Asian, 1.94% Two or More Races, 0.336% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0593% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 477 students (9.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 498 more women than men received degrees from Concordia University-Wisconsin. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Concordia University-Wisconsin is white (915 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Concordia University-Wisconsin is General Business Administration & Management (141 degrees awarded), followed by Family Practice Nurse (55 degrees) and Occupational Therapy (33 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Concordia University-Wisconsin, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (181 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (11 degrees), and Health (523 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-Wisconsin are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,648,664 people), Registered nurses (1,578,800 people), Accountants & auditors (1,049,023 people), Other managers (848,057 people), and Secondary school teachers (555,771 people).

The most specialized majors at Concordia University-Wisconsin in 2023 are Education (181 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (11 degrees), Health (523 degrees), Theology (12 degrees), and Business (370 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia University-Wisconsin are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Concordia University-Wisconsin are Education (181 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (11 degrees), Health (523 degrees), Theology (12 degrees), and Business (370 degrees) (as of 2023).

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-Wisconsin are Elementary & secondary schools (3,329,659 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,884,039 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (673,460 people), Computer Systems Design (560,870 people), and Banking & related activities (511,701 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
87 degrees awarded
Rehabilitation Science
54 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Concordia University-Wisconsin was Registered Nursing with 87 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

450

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

948

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 450 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Wisconsin, which is 0.475 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (948).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Wisconsin in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.77 times less than the 100 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Wisconsin in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.3 times more than the 77 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 41% of students graduating from Concordia University-Wisconsin completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Concordia University-Wisconsin is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.4% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
915 degrees awarded
Black or African American
80 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Concordia University-Wisconsin is white (915 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

5.44% of degree recipients (76 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
623 degrees awarded
White Male
292 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Concordia University-Wisconsin is white female (623 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (292 degrees).

Operations

Concordia University-Wisconsin has an endowment valued at nearly $125M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.21M (5.77%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Concordia University-Wisconsin had a total salary expenditure of 125M. Concordia University-Wisconsin employs 84 Assistant professors, 75 Professors and 57 Associate professors. Most academics at Concordia University-Wisconsin are Female Assistant professor (52), Male Professor (45), and Male Assistant professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia University-Wisconsin are: Management, with 100 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 59 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Endowment

$125M

2023 Endowment

7.86%

growth from 2022

Concordia University-Wisconsin has an endowment valued at about $125M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Concordia University-Wisconsin grew 7.86% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $75.3M 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-Wisconsin (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

$56.4M

2023 Salaries

2.23%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Concordia University-Wisconsin paid a median of $56.4M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($125M) and a 2.23% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.41% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.508% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$19.9M

Instructional Salaries

217

Number of Employees

In 2023, Concordia University-Wisconsin paid a total of $19.9M to 217 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

84 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

100 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Concordia University-Wisconsin were Assistant professor with 84 employees, Professor with 75 employees, and Associate professor with 57 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia University-Wisconsin were Management with 100 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 59 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Concordia University-Wisconsin was Female Assistant professor with 52 employees, Male Professor with 45 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 32 employees.

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

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