Concordia University Irvine

Concordia University Irvine is a private Lutheran university in Irvine, California, established in 1976 to serve the Pacific Southwest and provide training for pastors, religious education teachers, and Christian school administrators. The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including Nursing, Business, and Kinesiology, and it ranks #345 among National Universities in the 2024 Best Colleges edition. Concordia University Irvine is known for its strong academic programs, vibrant campus life, and commitment to Lutheran values, with a student body that includes over 1,700 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students.