Concordia University-Irvine Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Concordia University-Irvine Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Concordia University-Irvine to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Concordia University-Irvine's admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Concordia University-Irvine's acceptance rate is 65.99% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 4,413 students applied and 2,912 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Concordia University-Irvine.

To apply to Concordia University-Irvine, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Concordia University-Irvine.

Concordia University-Irvine's acceptance rate places 34th out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
Concordia University-Irvine's yield rate is 11.61%, which is significantly lower by 14.91 percentage points (approximately 56.2% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70% (average yield: 26.52%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Concordia University-Irvine at colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, the acceptance rate of Concordia University-Irvine is 65.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.61%. 1,915 men and 2,498 women applied to Concordia University-Irvine and 1,099 men and 1,813 women students were accepted.

Among them, 143 men and 195 women were enrolled in Concordia University-Irvine. You can explore the Concordia University-Irvine's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Concordia University-Irvine
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,413	1,915	2,498	0	0
Admitted	2,912	1,099	1,813	0	0
Enrolled	338	143	195	0	0
Acceptance Rate	65.99%	57.39%	72.58%	-	-
Yield	11.61%	13.01%	10.76%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Concordia University-Irvine 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 338 first-year students enrolled in Concordia University-Irvine. The proportion of full-time students is 99.70% and part-time students is 0.30%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 42.31% and women students is 57.69%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Concordia University-Irvine.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Concordia University-Irvine
	Total	Men	Women
Total	338	143	195
Full-time	337	143	194
Part-time	1	0	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Concordia University-Irvine. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Concordia University-Irvine.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Concordia University-Irvine Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Concordia University-Irvine:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.cui.edu/admissions/
Online Application: www.cui.edu/en-us/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Concordia University-Irvine?

Concordia University-Irvine is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 65.99%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Concordia University-Irvine?

Concordia University-Irvine does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Concordia University-Irvine require essays or personal statements?

Concordia University-Irvine recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Concordia University-Irvine admission?

Concordia University-Irvine recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Concordia University-Irvine does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Concordia University-Irvine requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Concordia University-Irvine requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Concordia University-Irvine?

The institutional SAT code for Concordia University-Irvine is 4069 and 4-digit ACT code is 0227.