At Concordia, we spend time preparing a financial aid package for each individual student who applies. The best way to see exactly what aid you’ll receive (and determine how much it will cost to attend) is to start by completing the free application for admission here.
More than 99% of Concordia students receive some kind of financial aid. For fall 2012 freshman, our average financial aid offer not including loans was $14,278.
For the 2012-13 school year, Concordia’s base tuition and fees are $23,800. A dorm room and meals are $6,440 for a total cost of $30,240.
Academic scholarships are automatically awarded based on your past academic performance by combining your high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores. Transfer academic scholarships are based on the GPA you earned at your previous college.
Concordia automatically awards four other types of aid:
Talent scholarships are offered by a coach or department chair upon demonstrated excellence. You may earn either an athletic scholarship on one of our 20 intercollegiate teams or a performance scholarship in music, forensics, theatre or visual art.
Award amounts are at the discretion of the coach or department chair.
There are many sources of financial aid outside of Concordia. Many LCMS districts and congregations offer aid. Employers, professional organizations and community groups also offer scholarships.
Concordia’s financial aid page includes links to several legitimate scholarship search sites.
Student loans are available on both a need and non-need basis. Many are interest-free while you are enrolled full-time in school. Low-interest repayment programs usually start six to nine months after you graduate.
Concordia has one of the lowest tuition rates in our conference and in the Concordia University System.
For the 2012-13 school year, Concordia’s base tuition and fees are $23,800. A dorm room and meals are $6,440 for a total cost of $30,240.
| School | Tuition & Fees | Room & Board | Total | Difference |
| St. Paul | $28,500 | $7,500 | $36,000 | $6,830 |
| Irvine | $27,300 | $8,590 | $35,890 | $6,720 |
| Bronxville | $26,550 | $9,245 | $35,795 | $6,625 |
| Chicago | $25,456 | $8,250 | $33,706 | $4,536 |
| Portland | $25,392 | $7,350 | $32,742 | $3,572 |
| Wisconsin | $22,995 | $8,956 | $31,951 | $2,781 |
| Texas | $22,920 | $8,460 | $31,380 | $2,210 |
| Ann Arbor | $21,600 | $7,978 | $29,578 | $408 |
| Nebraska | $23,060 | $6,110 | $29,170 | – |
| Selma | $7,920 | $4,510 | $12,430 | $(16,740) |
| School | Tuition & Fees | Room & Board | Total | Difference |
| Briar Cliff | $24,694 | $7,686 | $32,380 | $3,210 |
| Northwestern | $24,480 | $7,438 | $31,918 | $2,748 |
| Morningside | $24,050 | $7,320 | $31,370 | $2,200 |
| NE Wesleyan | $24,656 | $6,672 | $31,328 | $2,158 |
| Dordt | $24,300 | $6,870 | $31,170 | $2,000 |
| Midland | $24,510 | $6,105 | $30,615 | $1,445 |
| Hastings | $23,734 | $6,780 | $30,514 | $1,344 |
| Doane | $23,590 | $6,650 | $30,240 | $1,070 |
| Concordia | $23,060 | $6,110 | $29,170 | – |
| Dakota Wesleyan | $20,810 | $7,100 | $27,910 | $(1,260) |
| Mount Marty | $20,656 | $5,918 | $26,574 | $(2,596) |
