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The Truth About Our Costs
Private education, real value — see the truth about our costs.
We get it. People think we’re expensive. The perception is that the benefits of a private education come with a much higher cost. The truth is, we’ve worked hard in recent years to make a Concordia education affordable for anyone who can see themselves here.
EVERY Concordia student receives a scholarship. This year, our scholarships range from $13,500-$19,500 per year. But what does that mean for real-world tuition costs? We’d love to show you.
Show Me the Money
Our financial aid team customizes a comprehensive aid package for every individual student. In addition to academic scholarships, Concordia offers scholarships based on music, performing arts, and academic interests.
Excellence Scholarship Amounts
Awards are based on EITHER high school GPA or test score – whichever amount is greater. These amounts are for students enrolling at Concordia for the first time in Fall 2027. Excellence Scholarships will be renamed to reflect donor-funded scholarships that align with students’ academic interests.
| ACT Score | Award Amount | High School GPA |
|---|---|---|
| >=33 | $19,500 |
>=3.97 |
| 30-32 |
$18,500 |
3.85-3.96 |
| 28-29 |
$17,500 |
3.7-3.84 |
| 26-27 | $16,500 |
3.55-3.69 |
| 24-25 | $15,500 |
3.35-3.54 |
| 22-23 | $14,500 |
3.01-3.34 |
| <=21 | $13,500 |
<=3.00 |
Automatic scholarship levels will not be reevaluated after receipt of a comprehensive financial aid package.
Examples of Student Aid Packages
Our scholarship and aid program is designed to encourage all students — regardless of their financial situation — to consider Concordia. Examples are based on the 2026-27 academic.
Four years. For real.
Minimize your college expenses with Concordia's four-year guarantee. Every incoming first-year student is put on the right track to get their degree in four years. This guarantee minimizes your college expenses, all while providing support for you to stay on track academically and start pursuing your long-term education and career goals sooner.
Valuable Outcomes
Concordia takes your investment seriously and we have the outcomes to prove it.
Jacob Meyer '24, Nursing Major
I applied to 12 schools, including public and private. Because of the scholarships available to me, I found Concordia to be the least expensive option.
The Concordia Promise
As a part of Concordia’s commitment to making education more accessible, the Concordia Promise has been extended to another class of incoming students. The Concordia Promise will cover tuition for students from ANY U.S. state with an Adjusted Gross Income under $90,000. Learn more
We Want Students Like You
We want students here who are ready to be challenged, to think critically, and to build skills that are critical in today’s world. No matter your financial situation, we are dedicated to making a transformative Concordia education accessible to every student.
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