Concordia University-Wisconsin Acceptance Rate
Mequon, Wisconsin · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,537
- Admitted
- 3,064
- Yield
- 14.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Concordia University-Wisconsin's acceptance rate has fallen from 75.4% in 2014–15 to 67.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,582 to 4,537 (+76%) over that period.
Its 67.5% rate makes Concordia University-Wisconsin more selective than about 66% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 76%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74.5% for women vs 61.9% for men, a 12.6-point gap). Concordia University-Wisconsin has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 14.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,582 | 1,947 | 75.4% | 640 |
| 2015–16 | 2,937 | 1,959 | 66.7% | 627 |
| 2016–17 | 2,633 | 1,668 | 63.3% | 478 |
| 2017–18 | 3,621 | 2,288 | 63.2% | 560 |
| 2018–19 | 3,380 | 2,188 | 64.7% | 580 |
| 2019–20 | 3,772 | 2,419 | 64.1% | 578 |
| 2020–21 | 3,509 | 2,475 | 70.5% | 533 |
| 2021–22 | 3,544 | 2,431 | 68.6% | 514 |
| 2022–23 | 3,544 | 2,494 | 70.4% | 421 |
| 2023–24 | 4,537 | 3,064 | 67.5% | 452 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,028 | 1,511 | 74.5% |
| Men | 2,509 | 1,553 | 61.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22–29 | 9% |
How Concordia University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Concordia University-Wisconsin's acceptance rate?
Concordia University-Wisconsin's acceptance rate is 67.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,064 admitted of 4,537 applicants).
Is Concordia University-Wisconsin test optional?
Concordia University-Wisconsin is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Concordia University-Wisconsin?
Concordia University-Wisconsin received 4,537 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,064.
Is Concordia University-Wisconsin getting harder to get into?
Concordia University-Wisconsin has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.4% in 2014–15 to 67.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.cuw.edu/.