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Concordia University Irvine
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Interested in attending Concordia University Irvine?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Concordia University Irvine, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

59
%
Acceptance rate
3.55
Average High School GPA
January 5
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Concordia University Irvine?

59%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Concordia - Irvine accepted 59% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 4,564 people applied and 2,732 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1703 / 2521 (68%)
Men
1029 / 2043 (50%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Concordia University Irvine:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Concordia University Irvine, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Concordia University Irvine by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Concordia - Irvine considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Concordia University Irvine?

3.55
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Concordia University Irvine as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.55. 14% of freshmen who attended Concordia - Irvine were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 41% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
24%
3.75-3.99
26%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
8%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Concordia University Irvine. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 5
Regular admission deadline
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