School Overview
Concordia University Wisconsin (locally referred to CUW) is a coeducational university that is privately owned and operated by the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, a confessional Protestant denomination with about 2.4 million members. The university is located in the city of Mequon, in the state of Wisconsin and belongs to the Concordia University System, a group of 10 Lutheran college.
Concordia is regionally accredited by the Northern Central Association of College and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The university currently offers undergraduate majors and minors in over 80 fields of study and disciplines and graduate degrees in 18 concentrations. It also offers three doctoral degrees (in nursing, physical therapy and pharmacy) and 8 adult education programs. For working students with busy schedules, Concordia offers evening classes and various e-learning and online degree programs. Other than the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Concordia is the only other university in the state to have a school of pharmacy.
All degrees at CUW are offered through one of its five academic colleges or schools, which include, the School of Business and Legal Studies, the School of Adult and Continuing Education, the School of Human Servies, the School of Education and the School of Arts and Sciences.
General Information
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Admission Office 12800 North Lake Shore Drive Mequon, WI 53097 (262) 243-5700 (888) 628-9472 Fax: (262) 243-4545 [email protected] Contact: Kenneth Gaschk Vice President of Enrollment Services |
Main Address 12800 North Lake Shore Drive Mequon, WI 53097 (262) 243-5700 www.cuw.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,786 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 405 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,408 Graduate enrollment: 2,763 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 64% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 80% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Broadcast Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Economics B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Bible Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Concordia University-Wisconsin Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (262) 243-5700 |
| Website: | https://www.cuw.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.cuw.edu/apply |
| Address: | 12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI 53097-2402 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 5,777 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 54% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,535 (61% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $30,352 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $30,352 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $19,324 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Concordia University-Wisconsin Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Concordia University-Wisconsin.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 9 | 9 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 5 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 3 | |||
| Education | 3 | 1 | 18 | 10 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 5 | 8 | 76 | 37 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Concordia University-Wisconsin and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $30,352 |
| Out-of-state | $30,352 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,172 |
| Out-of-state | $11,172 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 559 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 559 | 100% | $19,324 |
| Student loan aid | 358 | 64% | $8,140 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,611 | 75% | $14,536 |
| Federal student loans | 1,924 | 55% | $6,841 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Concordia University-Wisconsin. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Concordia University-Wisconsin students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 3,772 | 1,856 | 1,916 | Percent admitted | 100% | 59% | 70% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 15% | 13% | 17% |
Admissions Considerations
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| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Concordia University-Wisconsin Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 5,777 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,309 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,468 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
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