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Concordia University-Wisconsin

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Mequon, Wisconsin 53097-2402

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesSuburban

Known for health sciences

Concordia University-Wisconsin is a private institution in Mequon with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1250, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,075 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,067.

Established
1881
Mascot
Freddy the Falcon
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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68%Acceptance
1250SAT Avg
2,310Students
12:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$56,075Earnings 10yr
$26,067Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.5%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2229

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,250
Room & Board$12,700
Books & Supplies$2,400
Total Cost of Attendance$51,718
Average Net Price$26,067
Median Debt at Graduation$25,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$273

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,323
$30–48K$21,547
$48–75K$24,914
$75–110K$26,823
$110K+$29,439

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (131)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,310
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 10%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.3%
Freshman Retention78.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,761
10 Years$56,075

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Falcons

Baseball

History & Fun Facts

  • History In the spring of 1881, the Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota districts of the LCMS decided to open a gymnasium in Milwaukee.
  • The resulting school was opened that September at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in downtown Milwaukee.
  • A year of instruction was added each year through 1890, making a total of four years.
  • The college was located between 31st and 33rd Streets and State Street and Highland Boulevard in Milwaukee until 1983.
  • In 1887, the three districts transferred ownership to the LCMS itself.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from WI state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
15 mi(26 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
96 mi(166 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
255 mi(442 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee21 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare88 mi
DTW Detroit242 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA855 mi · ~24h 42m drive
New York, NY735 mi · ~21h 14m drive
Hartford, CT782 mi · ~22h 35m drive
Providence, RI845 mi · ~24h 25m drive
Albany, NY716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Syracuse, NY593 mi · ~17h 8m drive
Rochester, NY519 mi · ~15h drive
Buffalo, NY457 mi · ~13h 12m drive
Philadelphia, PA696 mi · ~20h 6m drive
Pittsburgh, PA451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
Harrisburg, PA604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
Newark, NJ726 mi · ~20h 58m drive
Washington, DC641 mi · ~18h 31m drive
Baltimore, MD647 mi · ~18h 41m drive
Atlanta, GA684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Charlotte, NC671 mi · ~19h 23m drive
Raleigh, NC714 mi · ~20h 38m drive
Miami, FL1285 mi · ~37h 7m drive
Orlando, FL1080 mi · ~31h 12m drive
Tampa, FL1100 mi · ~31h 47m drive
Nashville, TN494 mi · ~14h 16m drive
New Orleans, LA927 mi · ~26h 47m drive
Richmond, VA677 mi · ~19h 33m drive
Chicago, IL96 mi · ~2h 46m drive
Detroit, MI255 mi · ~7h 22m drive
Minneapolis, MN291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
St. Louis, MO341 mi · ~9h 51m drive
Kansas City, MO450 mi · ~13h drive
Indianapolis, IN257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Columbus, OH341 mi · ~9h 51m drive
Cleveland, OH340 mi · ~9h 49m drive
Milwaukee, WI15 mi · ~26 min drive
Dallas, TX869 mi · ~25h 6m drive
Houston, TX1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive
Austin, TX1048 mi · ~30h 17m drive
San Antonio, TX1120 mi · ~32h 21m drive
Los Angeles, CA1744 mi · ~50h 23m drive
San Francisco, CA1838 mi · ~53h 6m drive
San Diego, CA1739 mi · ~50h 14m drive
Seattle, WA1681 mi · ~48h 34m drive
Portland, OR1710 mi · ~49h 24m drive
Denver, CO915 mi · ~26h 26m drive
Phoenix, AZ1466 mi · ~42h 21m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1239 mi · ~35h 48m drive
Honolulu, HI4229 mi · ~122h 10m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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