- Acceptance rate: 66% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $29,413 a year (2022–23)
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Concordia University Irvine reported an acceptance rate of 66% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Concordia University Irvine reviews each application.
Concordia University Irvine GPA requirements
Concordia University Irvine requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Concordia University Irvine hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Concordia University Irvine acceptance rate
Concordia University Irvine admitted 2,912 of 4,413 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 66%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Concordia University Irvine is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Irvine, California, with 1,544 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Concordia University Irvine looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Concordia University Irvine didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Concordia University Irvine awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,413 a year at Concordia University Irvine in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Concordia University Irvine?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Concordia University Irvine admitted 66% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Concordia University Irvine?
A lot: Concordia University Irvine requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Concordia University Irvine?
Concordia University Irvine requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Concordia University Irvine?
Concordia University Irvine's acceptance rate was 66% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,912 of 4,413 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Concordia University Irvine?
No. Concordia University Irvine doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Concordia University Irvine hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Concordia University Irvine admitted 66% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Concordia University Irvine consider legacy status?
No. Concordia University Irvine doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Concordia University Irvine?
No, but it considers one. Concordia University Irvine doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Concordia University Irvine cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $29,413 a year at Concordia University Irvine in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Concordia University Irvine accept AP credit?
Yes. Concordia University Irvine awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Concordia University Irvine's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Concordia University-IrvineU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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