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School Contact Information
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211
503-288-9371 (local)
1-800-321-9371 (toll-free)
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Tuesday 06-16-2009 11:11am PT
Concordia University
Concordia is a private, Christian, liberal arts university, open to students of any faith. Nestled in the heart of Portland, Oregon, Concordia University is committed to the dual purpose of preparing students for life and for a living.
Concordia provides a challenging, yet supportive learning environment where spirited intellectual inquiry strengthens our commitment to justice, compassion, and moral integrity. We respect diversity, and integrate faith into every aspect of learning, service, and life.
Most Popular Majors
Concordia University promotes an interdisciplinary approach to learning. You won’t just study facts and figures—you’ll learn how to think. With a foundation in critical thinking skills, you can pursue a myriad of career options. Concordia offers undergraduate majors in 24 areas. The most popular are Education, Business Administration, Nursing, Biology and Psychology. Our graduate programs in education and business combine the best of the academic and real worlds, so you will be well-versed in theory and in practice. Small, close-knit classes and guest speakers also help expand your professional network, so you will be prepared to thrive professionally.
Location
Portland, the City of Roses, is an exciting mix of culture and nature with the largest forested city park and the largest book store in the United States. Portland is full of action with NBA basketball, pro hockey, soccer, lacrosse, art galleries, museums, live theater, open-air markets, the symphony, and home-grown coffee shops on every corner.
Just an hour west, you’ll find miles of pristine beaches on the Oregon Coast. An hour to the east, the scenic Columbia Gorge features fishing, boating, and windsurfing; or hit the slopes at Mt Hood, less than 60 miles away.
Male/Female %
40% male, 60% female
Diversity %
Hispanic: 4.6% African American: 5% Caucasian: 71%
Asian: 3.8% Other/Unknown: 15.6%
Public/Private:
Private
Admission Statistics:
1,700
How many apply: 966 How many get in: 565
Enroll: 185 Early Decision Available: Yes
Student Faculty Ratio:
17:1
Career Placement:
Concordia University gives students the tools to build a successful career and fulfilling life. Our faculty and staff provide the support, encouragement, and guidance you’ll need to embark on your chosen career path. And through internships and other opportunities, you’ll have a chance to gain real-world experiences and industry contacts.
Commuter School:
The Concordia campus hums with life. Whether you live off campus, or you call one of our six modern residence halls home, you’ll be part of an active and vibrant community.
Greek Life:
No
Division:
NAIA
Degree: Bachelor’s degrees Adult degree completion Master’s degrees in Education and Business
Concordia University offers traditional bachelor degrees in 24 major areas of study. Through our degree completion program, adults with at least two years of college and five years of work experience can earn their degree in as little as 16 months with majors offered in Business, Health Care Administration or Social Work. Concordia also offers graduate programs in Business and Education.
Average Tuition
Undergraduate tuition: $22,900
Average Room & Board: $6,800
Average CU Freshmen Scholarship: $11,000 Alumni Testimonial · "My professors wouldn't allow me to just 'get by.' They got to know me, figured out what I was capable of and then kept raising the bar. They inspire me to do better than my best."
- Nick Caleb ‘06
Currently attending the University of Oregon School of Law · "The faculty has so many great relationships within the community and they use those to get their students great internships and real world experience. Plus, they offer a lot of opportunities around the campus to contribute and put your learning to practical application."
- Jennifer Stanford ‘06
Recent graduate of Portland State University's Master of History program where she was a research fellow for the Pacific Historical Review · “My experience at Concordia was fantastic. I left Concordia feeling prepared and ready to enter the working world. My practicum landed me a job that I absolutely love, with the appropriate training to succeed and have fun. My courses at Concordia were interesting, pertinent, and taught me so much. I am forever thankful that I chose the social work program at Concordia University.” - Kacy Dressler ‘08 Chemo Pal & caring cabin manager, children’s cancer association · “I’ve been promoted twice since completing my MBA at Concordia. The education I received in the MBA program at Concordia helped me to greatly improve my analytical and presentation skills, which has given me a significant advantage in my current role as Director of Category Planning. A side benefit of the program has been the great friendships I have gained.” - Tami Briggs MBA ’03 Director of Category Planning, Coca-Cola Enterprises
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