Concordia University-Irvine

Concordia University-Irvine is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Irvine, California, in a large city setting. The university enrolls 5,023 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 56.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 63% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 76% (IPEDS 2023).

Concordia offers health-focused programs at multiple credential levels. A bachelor's degree and an associate degree are both available in Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and an associate-level program in Registered Nursing is also offered. These programs address workforce needs in health care administration and clinical nursing.

Irvine is a large planned city in Orange County, California, with a robust health care and professional services sector. Concordia University-Irvine is affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and provides health administration and nursing programs within a liberal arts university environment.