Concordia University Portland
Portland, OR
Concordia University Portland is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Founded as a two-year college in 1905, it became a four-year college in 1977. It is a member of the Concordia University System, which has 10 colleges and universities across the U.S. Its 13-acre campus is located in a residential area of Portland.
Website: www.cu-portland.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 54% of 1,961 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.42
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- 22 average
18-24 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- Not available
- Tuition and Fees
- Not reported
- Room and Board
- Not reported
- Average Percent of Need Met
- Not reported
- Average Freshman Award
- $21,726
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $30,431
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 65
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 23% of classes
10-19 students: 35% of classes
20-29 students: 31% of classes
30-39 students: 9% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Campus Life
- Portland Population
- 603,106
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
- Students in College Housing
- 36% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Mascot
- Cavaliers
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.0% Asian
6.8% Black/African-American
8.4% Hispanic/Latino
3.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
61.9% White
12.7% Unknown - International Students
- 1.3% from 13 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 70.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 30.4%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 3 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives | 3 |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | July 1 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used in place of an application essay ACT: Not used |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 2811 Northeast Holman
- City, State, Zip
- Portland, OR 97211-6099
- Phone
- (503) 280-8501
- Fax
- (503) 280-8531
- admission@cu-portland.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- No fee required
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- November 15
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 54% of 1,961 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 54% of 1,345 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 53% of 616 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 368 (35%) of 1,055 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 252 (34%) of 731 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 116 (36%) of 324 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.42
- 3.75 and Above
- 34%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 22%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 16%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 12%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 16%
- 2.00 - 2.49
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 22 average
18-24 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 1%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 28%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 49%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 22%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 16%
Top quarter: 44%
Top half: 79% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- Not available
- Tuition and Fees
- Not reported
- Room and Board
- Not reported
- Books and Supplies
- Not reported
- Other Expenses
- Not reported
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Not reported
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 003191 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 187 (94.4%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 149 (79.7%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 149 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 33 (22.1%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- Not reported
- Average Award
- $21,726
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 109 (73.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,461
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 106 (71.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,117
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 147 (98.7%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 46 (23.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,935
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 970 (90.4%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 858 (88.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 857 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 141 (16.5%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- Not reported
- Average Award
- $20,011
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 668 (77.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,061
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 669 (78.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,796
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 751 (87.6%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 177 (16.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,180
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 84%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $30,431
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans
- State Loans
- Available
- Other Loans
- Alternative loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Religion/Biblical Studies
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Music
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Leadership, Religious Involvement
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children of Faculty/Staff, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Homeland Security
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
- Natural Sciences
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 65
- Part-Time Faculty
- 194
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 17%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 23% of classes
10-19 students: 35% of classes
20-29 students: 31% of classes
30-39 students: 9% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Not accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- Computer Ownership
- Students required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 100
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching
Master's Programs of Study
- Art Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Education
- Health Education
- Higher Education
- Mathematics Education
- Physical Education
- Reading Education
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Vocational and Technical Education
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Art Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Education
- Health Education
- Higher Education
- Mathematics Education
- Physical Education
- Reading Education
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Vocational and Technical Education
Location and Setting
- Portland Population
- 603,106
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 13 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 33.7 average low in January, 74.6 average high in September
- Rain
- 152 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- Portland
- Nearest Train Station
- Portland
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 36% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 64%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
- extensive video camera security of main campus areas
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Mascot
- Cavaliers
- School Colors
- Navy and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Golf | x | x | x | x |
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, hawaiian club, the navy - athletic boosters, soccer club, ultimate frisbee club, volunteer corps (teacher, service, athlete)
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 1,369
- Women
- 920 (67.2%)
- Men
- 449 (32.8%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 1,147
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.0% Asian
6.8% Black/African-American
8.4% Hispanic/Latino
3.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
61.9% White
12.7% Unknown - International Students.
- 1.3% from 13 countries
- Average Age
- 25
- All Graduate Students
- 1,742
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 70.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 30.4%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 44.6%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 45.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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