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Summary
Concordia College is a private institution that was founded in 1881. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 759, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 33 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Concordia College's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (North), 42. Its tuition and fees are $26,550 (2011-12).
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Concordia College-New York, a college of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, engages and nurtures a diverse student body in a Christ-centered, value-oriented, liberal arts education for lives of service to church and community. The Concordia campus is located in the suburban village of Bronxville, 30 minutes north of Manhattan. Founded in 1881, Concordia welcomes a diverse student body from 27 states and 34 nations. A Concordia College education strengthens students intellectually, socially, and spiritually by building upon a solid foundation of faith-based, value-oriented liberal arts. Student surveys place Concordia in the top 5-10% nationally for quality of interaction with faculty and supportive learning environment. Students benefit from a wealth of internship opportunities and volunteer and community service programs. Eleven athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division II level. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1881 |
| Religious affiliation | Lutheran |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2010 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Concordia College, it's important to note the application deadline is August 15, and the early action deadline is November 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at Concordia College is $50. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 70.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 71% |
| Application deadline | August 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Concordia College is 12:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 69.7 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 12:1 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
Concordia College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 759. Concordia College is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 759 |
| Student gender distribution | N/A |
| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Concordia College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Concordia College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Concordia College, 17 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Concordia College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 17% - Low |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $26,550 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,610 (2011-12) - Medium |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2010 data
