Concordia University Texas
CTX
Austin, Texas 78726
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Concordia University Texas is a private institution in Austin with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 988, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,883 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,240.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Tornados and
History & Fun Facts
- •History Historic Kilian Hall Concordia was founded in 1926 as "Lutheran Concordia College of Texas", a four-year high school that prepared young men for careers in ministry and teaching.
- •The school opened with 26 students on its original site along East Avenue (now Interstate 35) on the then northern outskirts of Austin, Texas.
- •In 1929, a two-story classroom building, later called the Music Building, and still later known as College Central, was built.
- •Concordia was founded by members of Texas's Wendish immigrant community.
- •Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, many buildings were added to the campus, such as Hirschi Memorial Library and Kramer Hall, the college's first fully air-conditioned classroom building.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 988
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
34.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,134
Programs (30)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium