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Concordia University-Wisconsin Nursing Programs

Concordia University-Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mequon, WI. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Concordia University-Wisconsin Rankings

CUW has earned the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#18 of 23	State — Wisconsin
Overall Quality	#78 of 143	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#434 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Concordia University-Wisconsin?

Contact information for CUW are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI 53097-2402
Phone:	2622435700
Website:	www.cuw.edu/
Admissions:	www.cuw.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.cuw.edu/admissions/financial-aid/resources/index.html

How Do I Get Into CUW?

You can apply to CUW online at: https://www.cuw.edu/apply

CUW is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CUW

This is what CUW looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into CUW?

CUW has an acceptance rate of 78%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

5% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at CUW ranged between 22 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at CUW can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,003	1,510	75%
Women	1,941	1,574	81%

Can I Afford Concordia University-Wisconsin?

The average net price after aid at CUW is $26,067. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$34,950
In-State Fees	$520
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,950
Out-of-State Fees	$520
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$35,470
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$35,470

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 18% of students at CUW receive some form of financial aid (446 students).

Approximately 83% of students at CUW receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,819 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,716.

Student Loan Debt

60% of CUW undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,025 per year.

Concordia University-Wisconsin Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,102 students enrolled at CUW. CUW is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,310 undergraduate students at CUW, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Concordia University-Wisconsin undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	62
Black or African American	217
Hispanic	170
White	1,619
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	39
Non-Resident	69

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CUW are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Wisconsin	233
Illinois	46
Minnesota	13
Texas	12
Indiana	11

Additionally, approximately 3.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Concordia University-Wisconsin Graduate Student Diversity

2,538 of CUW’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CUW, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Concordia University-Wisconsin graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	63
Black or African American	142
Hispanic	86
White	845
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Two or More Races	22
Non-Resident	997

Online Learning at Concordia University-Wisconsin

CUW delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

796 undergraduate students at CUW took at least one online class — of those, 524 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 492 students took at least one online class and 933 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Concordia University-Wisconsin

CUW offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CUW maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.