Concordia College-New York

Concordia College-New York Overview

Concordia College-New York is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Bronxville, New York. Concordia was founded in 1881 and now enrolls around 1,597 students a year, including 1,129 undergrads. Concordia offers housing for up to 401 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 50% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Concordia! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Concordia's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Concordia students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Concordia, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Concordia has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Concordia on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Concordia on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Concordia for Fall 2022 is March 15.

Is Concordia a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what Concordia offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

2019 Acceptance Rate for Concordia College-New York

It is moderately difficult to get into Concordia. Around 78% of applicants get into Concordia each year. Out of 942 applications received in 2021, 738 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Concordia

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Concordia, around 76% return for the next year. Around 46% of students who started at Concordia earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Concordia Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 72% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with Concordia directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Concordia's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2019, the total market value of the school endowment was $6.4 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $6,410 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Concordia

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Concordia meets 71% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Concordia full-time are awarded $22,976 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $24,153 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Concordia. Based on this information, how does Concordia sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Concordia a good school for you?

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Where is Concordia?

Concordia is located in the suburban setting of Bronxville, New York, less than an hour from New York City.

If you want to see Concordia for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Cross County Parkway to Bronxville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Westchester County.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Concordia and Bronxville are like without leaving home.

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