C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W 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. Web Site www.cu-portland.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,369 Women 920 (67.2%) Men 449 (32.8%) Graduate Students 1,742 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 54% of 1,961 applicants were admitted Yes No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.42 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 503 average 440-560 range of middle 50% 503 average 440-560 range of middle 50% 22 average 18-24 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $43,114 Tuition and Fees $30,020 Room and Board $9,520 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award $21,726 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $30,431
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 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 Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 78% of freshmen, 36% of all students National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Cavaliers STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 70.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 30.4% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 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 1.3% from 13 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N 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 Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted 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 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 ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used in place of an application essay ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 2811 Northeast Holman City, State, Zip Portland, OR 97211-6099 Phone (503) 280-8501 Fax (503) 280-8531 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admission@cu-portland.edu No Yes Early Action Deadline November 15 Early Action Notification Not Reported Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No fee required Rolling By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 1 required for all freshmen 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 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
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 54% of 1,961 applicants were admitted 54% of 1,345 applicants were admitted 53% of 616 applicants were admitted 368 (35%) of 1,055 admitted students enrolled 252 (34%) of 731 admitted students enrolled 116 (36%) of 324 admitted students enrolled Not Reported Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 14% Score of 500-600 43% Score of 400-500 34% Score of 300-400 9% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 12% Score of 500-600 41% Score of 400-500 38% Score of 300-400 7% Score of 200-300 2% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 503 average 440-560 range of middle 50% 503 average 440-560 range of middle 50% 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 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 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% 22 average 18-24 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 16% Top quarter: 44% Top half: 79% Bottom half: 21% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $43,114 Tuition and Fees $30,020 Room and Board $9,520 Books and Supplies $900 Other Expenses $2,674 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning December 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 003191 Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 187 (94.4%) of freshmen 149 (79.7%) of applicants 149 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 33 (22.1%) of aid recipients Average Award $21,726 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 109 (73.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,461 Received by 106 (71.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,117 Received by 147 (98.7%) of aid recipients 46 (23.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,935 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 970 (90.4%) of undergraduates 858 (88.5%) of applicants 857 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need 141 (16.5%) of aid recipients Average Award $20,011 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 668 (77.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,061 Received by 669 (78.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,796 Received by 751 (87.6%) of aid recipients 177 (16.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,180
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 84% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $30,431 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Religion/Biblical Studies Music Leadership, Religious Involvement Children of Faculty/Staff, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin 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
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships, Semester at sea Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab 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 ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 100 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General 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 Mathematics Education Reading Education Science Education Secondary Education Special Education Vocational and Technical Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study 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 Mathematics Education Reading Education Science Education Secondary Education Special Education Vocational and Technical Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Portland Population 603,106 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Very large city 13 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Portland Portland Portland Weather Temperature 33.7 average low in January, 74.6 average high in September Rain 152 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 64% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing 78% of freshmen, 36% of all students Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other extensive video camera security of main campus areas PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Cavaliers Navy and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given 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
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, drama theatre, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,369 Women 920 (67.2%) Men 449 (32.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,147 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 25 All Graduate Students 1,742 Yes 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 1.3% from 13 countries 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 Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017