C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Concordia University-Wisconsin

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Mequon, Wisconsin 53097
Concordia University-Wisconsin campus, Mequon, WI
Concordia University-Wisconsin campus, Mequon, WI. Photo: Thewind1956, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
F
16/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
C
48/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,063
Total Enrollment
64%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
68%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Concordia University-Wisconsin, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$56,075
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$49,761
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,750
Median debt at graduation
68.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,190
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
26.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 61st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Concordia University-Wisconsin

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,393$81,505-8%#672 of 966#612$26,000
Human Resources Management and Services$58,982$79,286+16%#30 of 187#28$25,789
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$67,407$76,617+8%#89 of 253#82$26,000
Computer Science$48,962$75,487-29%#320 of 349#308—
Accounting and Related Services$51,908$71,591-6%#441 of 796#408$27,000
Marketing$39,614$68,606-1%#216 of 516#185$25,696
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,347$65,787-4%#543 of 1176#471$26,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$64,784+16%#28 of 85#21$22,695
Finance and Financial Management Services$51,235$63,594-24%#415 of 452#404$25,260
Biology$23,080$59,231+4%#365 of 841#288$25,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$49,799$58,979+0%#140 of 275#127$29,429
Criminal Justice and Corrections$41,527$56,188+1%#288 of 660#208$26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$27,522$55,624+2%#230 of 610#204$26,000
Social Work—$55,600+7%#124 of 420#64$25,000
Psychology—$55,486+9%#228 of 1027#137$26,500
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences—$55,340-11%#51 of 64#43$26,500
Special Education and Teaching$47,295$49,463-2%#115 of 177#109—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$33,484$49,446-11%#160 of 207#137$26,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services—$47,147-3%#85 of 172#84—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$44,612$45,665-4%#458 of 680#464$26,000
Business/Commerce—$44,751-35%#267 of 271#268—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$42,845$42,923-16%#323 of 345#330$28,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $686,265
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,449/mo — vs ~$1,058/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where Concordia University-Wisconsin Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Rehabilitation Science
of 15 schools
#13
Athletic Training/Trainer
of 23 schools
#17
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
of 25 schools
#24
Computer Software Engineering
of 44 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $33,750 $33,750
Room $9,520
Board $3,180
Total Cost (On-Campus) $54,250 $54,250

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
25%
Receive Pell Grants
61%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

5,063
Total Students
60%
Women
73%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 5%
Black 7%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 18%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 35%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 33%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 73%
25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Concordia University-Wisconsin?
Concordia University-Wisconsin has an acceptance rate of 68%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Concordia University-Wisconsin?
Tuition at Concordia University-Wisconsin is $33,750 for in-state students and $33,750 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Wisconsin?
The graduation rate at Concordia University-Wisconsin is 64%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Concordia University-Wisconsin a good school?
Concordia University-Wisconsin has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Concordia University-Wisconsin?
Concordia University-Wisconsin has a total enrollment of 5,063 students. Most students (73%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology