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Concordia University Ann Arbor

#1195 in US ranking Ann Arbor, MI
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$54,873
Tuition & fees
$36,530
Avg. aid
$21,976
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
69%
Avg. ACT
21

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48%
Median salary
$55,769
1 yr after graduation

What does Concordia University Ann Arbor offer in terms of athletics?

Ann Arbor historically fielded Concordia Cardinals varsity teams in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, with National Christian College Athletic Association participation also reported. Sports associated with the campus included football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, cross-country, and track and field.

Those historical offerings should not be mistaken for a current recruiting list. The changes to Ann Arbor operations make it essential to verify whether a particular varsity team is competing, where it trains, and which campus would enroll its athletes. Recreational play or a student-led sport is not the same as an active varsity program, and a past athletics listing does not establish scholarship availability.

What student groups and Associations are available at Concordia University Ann Arbor?

Historically identified Ann Arbor student groups include Student Senate, the Student Activities Committee, Athletes in Action, and the Spiritual Life Committee. These examples illustrate opportunities in student representation, event planning, and faith-based participation rather than a definitive directory of active groups.

Off-campus ministries have also appeared in campus-life descriptions. Students looking for a particular club should ask whether it has active members and events in their entry term. A group's historical name does not mean that it meets regularly under the campus's current arrangements.

Who studies at Concordia University Ann Arbor?

Historical enrollment figures portray Ann Arbor as a relatively small campus: approximately 1,135 students were reported in the institutional profile, while one first-time entering class numbered 108. Those snapshots should not be used as estimates of present enrollment after the changes to campus operations.

The reported entering class included students from Michigan and elsewhere, and historical student profiles recorded multiple racial and ethnic groups. Older housing data also indicate a mix of residential students and commuters. These measures come from different reporting populations and periods, so combining them into a single demographic portrait would be misleading. For an applicant, the more consequential current question is how many peers are enrolled in the intended program and where its classes meet.

How does student life look like at Concordia University Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor's historical student experience combined campus activities, religious programming, athletics, and a substantial commuter population. Its Lutheran affiliation was visible in spiritual-life opportunities, while counseling and student activities offered other ways to participate.

A student's day-to-day experience now depends heavily on which programs and services still operate in person. Before making plans around campus life, applicants should establish the location and schedule of their classes, access to student support, and whether events are open to students in their program. That is especially relevant for commuters and students in programs administered across the university's campuses.

What libraries are available to students at Concordia University Ann Arbor?

Zimmerman Library is the library historically associated with the Ann Arbor campus. A campus library can provide study space and access to research materials, while university-wide library services may also supply electronic journals, databases, and librarian assistance to eligible students.

Applicants whose courses are based in Ann Arbor should verify current building access and borrowing arrangements, particularly if they expect to study on evenings or weekends. They should also check how to reach online resources from off campus and request materials that are not held locally. A library's historical campus listing does not establish its present hours or the services available to every program.

Concordia University Ann Arbor Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1135

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

102

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA, NCCAA

Total staff

45 full time, 127 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Concordia University Ann Arbor Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 755
Graduate: 380

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 817
Part-time: 318

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 44
Men: 58

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 44
Black or African American: 70
White: 474
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 7
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 21
Unknown: 48

Concordia University Ann Arbor Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA
  • Member of NCCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Badminton

–Both–

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Bowling

Both–Both

Cheerleading

Women––

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Football

MenBothMen

Golf

BothBothBoth

Soccer

Both–Both

Softball

WomenBothWomen

Table tennis

–Both–

Track and field

Both–Both

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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