Concordia University Irvine: what international applicants need

What are Concordia University Irvine's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Concordia University Irvine has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Early Action II on February 15, 2027. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Concordia University Irvine's acceptance rate?

66% for students who started in fall 2024: Concordia University Irvine admitted 2,912 of its 4,413 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Concordia University Irvine require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Concordia University Irvine is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Concordia University Irvine's application fee for international students?

Concordia University Irvine charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Concordia University Irvine accept?

Concordia University Irvine doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Concordia University Irvine require?

Concordia University Irvine doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Concordia University Irvine require the Common App personal essay?

No. Concordia University Irvine doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Concordia University Irvine have?

58 of Concordia University Irvine's 1,544 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.8%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Concordia University Irvine cost for international students?

Concordia University Irvine's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $43,480, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,270. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $63,340 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source