More selective than 56% of California colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $58,682. College Scorecard.
Higher than 44% of California colleges we cover and 59% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 55% of California colleges we cover and 80% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Concordia University-Irvine acceptance rate & admissions
Of 4,564 applicants, Concordia University-Irvine admitted 2,732 and 290 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Concordia University-Irvine tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
Concordia University-Irvine majors, earnings & careers
Concordia University-Irvine offers 29 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at Concordia University-Irvine
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $105,657 | $30,500 |
| Business Administration | $68,635 | $26,822 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $59,648 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $56,388 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $51,206 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $49,593 | $25,000 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $46,098 | $24,583 |
Quick list of all 29 majors
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Behavioral Sciences$46,098
- Biochemistry—
- Biology—
- Business Administration$68,635
- Chemistry—
- Communications$56,388
- Computer Science—
- Economics—
- English—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Administration—
- History—
- International / Global Studies—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$59,648
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$51,206
- Mathematics—
- Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics—
- Music—
- Nursing$105,657
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$49,593
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Religious Education—
- Religious Studies—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
- Theology / Ministry—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Los Angeles
Overall prices in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $3,057. Housing costs 70% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 11 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: wildfire (relatively high); river flooding (very high); coastal flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Orange County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Orange County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Concordia University-Irvine with similar schools
Similar private colleges in California by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Irvine | 66% | $28,115 | 58% | $65,083 | This school |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | 62% | $21,241 | 57% | $59,541 | |
| Fresno Pacific University | 64% | $13,630 | 50% | $58,896 | |
| Menlo College | 68% | $31,100 | 54% | $76,419 | |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | 73% | $21,413 | 53% | $72,379 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Concordia University-Irvine would cost you $6,874 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Concordia University-Irvine, mostly from more Vanguard University of Southern California students living at home, which lowers its average (+$3,537).
- Vanguard University of Southern California gives aided families $857 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | Concordia University-Irvine | Vanguard University of Southern California | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $43,480 | $41,700 | +$1,780 |
| Books & supplies | $900 | $935 | −$35 |
| Housing & meals | $13,330 | $10,790 | +$2,540 |
| Personal & travel | $4,070 | $5,875 | −$1,805 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,098 | −$6,635 | +$3,537 |
| Sticker price | $58,682 | $52,665 | +$6,017 |
| Average grants | −$30,567 | −$31,424 | +$857 |
| You pay | $28,115 | $21,241 | +$6,874 |
“+” means Concordia University-Irvine costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Concordia University-Irvine
What is the Concordia University-Irvine acceptance rate?
Concordia University-Irvine accepts 66% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,732 of 4,564 applicants were admitted.
How much does Concordia University-Irvine cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $58,682 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $28,115 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $25,431 and families earning $110k+ pay $31,967.
How much do Concordia University-Irvine graduates earn?
Former Concordia University-Irvine students earn a median $65,083 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Concordia University-Irvine graduation rate?
58% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 75% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Concordia University-Irvine: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/concordia-university-irvine (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).