Located on a scenic, hilltop campus in one of America's safest cities, Concordia University-Irvine is a private Lutheran institution renowned for integrating Christian faith with rigorous academic discovery. The university is highly regarded for its premier programs in nursing, business, and education, as well as its distinctive "Enduring Questions & Ideas" (Q&I) core curriculum that engages students with great texts and foundational human questions. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, supportive community centered on personal faculty mentorship, active campus ministries, and competitive NCAA Division II athletics. This combination of values-based academics, a collaborative student culture, and a prime Orange County location offers prospective students a uniquely holistic and purpose-driven college experience.
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Concordia University-Irvine accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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