School Description
Provided by Concordia University- Ann ArborWithin its distinctly Christian environment and its academic community dedicated to excellence, Concordia University serves as a liberal arts university of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, preparing men and women for a life of service in the church and in the world.
Concordia University- Ann Arbor
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaConcordia University is a private liberal arts university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 187 acre (757,000 m²) campus sits on the banks of the Huron River, about ten minutes outside downtown Ann Arbor. Concordia is affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS) and is a college of the Concordia University System. The current president, Dr. Thomas R. Ahlersmeyer, Ph. D., has led the university since September 2003.
The institution has approximately 600 undergraduate students, with a student-faculty ratio of about 11 to 1. Concordia offers over 40 areas of study, a set of adult education programs, and a variety of study-abroad activities.
History
The institution was established as Concordia Lutheran Junior College in 1963. It changed its name to Concordia College when it began offering four-year degree programs in 1976, and finally became Concordia University in 2001.
Pictures of Concordia's Campus
Athletics
Concordia University is affiliated with the NAIA and the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Cardinals, and it offers seven intercollegiate sports with eleven men's and women's teams. Until recently, Concordia was also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).
National Championships:
- 1998 - Softball - NCCAA Division I
- 1999 - Softball - NCCAA Division I
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Mid-size City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 438
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Concordia University- Ann Arbor
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Film and Theater
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Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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Foreign Languages
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Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
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Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
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History
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Other History
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Other History
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Music
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General Music
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General Music
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Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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Religious Education
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Religious/Sacred Music
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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Visual Arts
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Art/Art Studies
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Information Systems
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Management Information Systems
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Management
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Management
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
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General Business
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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General Journalism
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Organizational Communication
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Psychology Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Science Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Speech Teacher Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Teacher Training
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Family Systems
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Health and Physical Education
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Health and Physical Education
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Physical Fitness
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Health & Medical Services
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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Healthcare Administration
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Natural Sciences
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Natural Sciences
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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General Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Other Social Sciences
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Sociology
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Master's Level Programs
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Business
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Management
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 79% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA, NCCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf) Baseball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf) Track (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 18,205 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 18,035 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 170 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,322 | 22% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,470 | 65% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,263 | 97% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,712 | 82% | |
Any Aid: |
97% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 82% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 21% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 470, Math: 510 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 625, Math: 640 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 90% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 26, Verbal: 27, Math: 25 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
