Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon

What Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon does

Concordia University Wisconsin is a private, nonprofit Lutheran higher education institution founded in 1881 and affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), operating from a 200-acre lakefront campus in Mequon, Wisconsin, with a sister campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It enrolls students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in 70+ degree programs spanning six schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Delivery is multi-modal (on-campus, online, hybrid, and virtual), and the institution maintains eight distinct student segments including traditional undergraduates, graduate students, online learners, transfer students, military/veteran students, international students (with notable representation from India), pre-college dual-credit students, and participants in the Hesed Transition Program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The technology stack centers on the Canvas learning management system, Microsoft Office 365, and Outlook Webmail for core academic and administrative workflows, supplemented by the Falcon OneCard Mobile ID system, Concordia Central unified student portal, my.cuw.edu student portal, the Handshake career services platform, and an online Net Price Calculator. Customer-facing service channels are diversified across direct admission counselor outreach, articulation-agreement-based transfer recruitment, dedicated international admissions infrastructure, and military-friendly credit evaluation policies.

The revenue model is tuition-and-fee-driven, supplemented by room and board across eight residence halls, financial aid redistribution (99% of students receive aid; $22,600 average grant aid; $20,000 average net price for incoming fall 2024 freshmen), and ancillary services. Online undergraduate tuition is $500 per credit for general students and $360 per credit for the Director of Church Ministries track (2025-2026 academic year), with a $7-$74 per semester technology fee and a $100 per semester parking permit. Reported student outcomes include a 96% graduate employment/advanced study rate within six months, 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, 80% of students reporting faith growth, and 657 degrees conferred to the Class of 2025 (including 230 international graduates in December 2025).

Name

Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon

Legal name

Concordia University Wisconsin

Website

https://cuw.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Concordia University Wisconsin is a private Lutheran nonprofit university founded in 1881, serving traditional, online, graduate, transfer, military, international, and special-needs students across 70+ degree programs from its Mequon, Wisconsin lakefront campus under The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Liberal arts college
• Graduate programs
• Online degree programs
• Doctoral programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mequon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition charges for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Online undergraduate tuition is $500 per credit for 2025-2026 academic year. Additional fees include technology fees ($74 per semester for full-time, $7 for part-time), parking permits, and application fees. Merit scholarships and grants are available.
2. Room and Board: Revenue from on-campus housing in eight residence halls and dining services. The university offers flexible meal plans and healthy food options as part of residential life.
3. Financial Aid Distribution: 99% of students receive financial aid. Average total grant financial aid received is $22,600. Average net price is $20,000 for incoming freshman for fall 2024.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Concordia University Wisconsin is a private Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across six academic schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Instruction is delivered on the Mequon, Wisconsin campus as well as through online, virtual, and hybrid formats, with additional specialized offerings such as the Hesed Transition Program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The university integrates Christian faith and values with academic instruction, supported by residential housing, dining services, campus ministry programs, and student support services.

Product overview

Concordia University Wisconsin offers a comprehensive higher education platform with over 70 degree programs across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The university's product portfolio includes the Falcon OneCard Mobile ID system for campus access and services, Concordia Central as the unified student services portal, the Hesed Transition Program for students with developmental disabilities, Canvas LMS for online learning, Handshake for career services, and a Net Price Calculator for financial planning. The institution provides education in diverse fields including business, healthcare, education, arts, sciences, and theology, with delivery options spanning on-campus, online, and hybrid formats.

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Traditional four-year bachelor's degree programs across 70+ majors at six academic schools, designed for traditional daytime undergraduate students on the Mequon campus. Includes majors in Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
• Graduate Degree Programs (Master's) Master's degree programs such as MBA, Computer Science, Business Analytics, and Nursing offered online and on-campus for working professionals and recent undergraduates.
• Doctoral Degree Programs Doctoral programs including DBA and PhD in Business, EdD and PhD in Education, and PharmD, OTD, DPT, and DNP in Healthcare, designed for advanced study and professional credentialing.
• Online Undergraduate Degree Programs Self-paced online bachelor's degree completion programs for working adults and remote learners, available with rolling admissions and multiple start dates. Priced at $500 per credit generally, or $360 per credit for the Director of Church Ministries track.
• Hesed Transition Program A 2-year applied learning certificate program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focused on vocational exploration, independent living skills, and self-advocacy, offered in residential and non-residential formats on the Mequon campus.
• Room and Board (Residential Housing and Dining) On-campus residential housing in eight residence halls paired with flexible meal plans and dining services, available to enrolled students as part of campus residential life.
• Pre-College Programs (Dual Credit and AP) Pre-college programs that allow high school students to earn college credits in advance through Dual Credit and Advanced Placement courses, supporting early credit accumulation and academic acceleration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of graduates are employed full or part-time/advanced study within six months of graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2025Concordia University Wisconsin partnered with Violins of Hope—Wisconsin, presented by MYSO, to bring a transformative residency honoring resilience and educating on the dangers of hate and genocide through the power of music.
• Versiti Blood Center of WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUW partners with Versiti Blood Center to host four blood drives each year, supporting community blood supply needs through student volunteer engagement.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for service learning. CUW students participate in Habitat for Humanity building projects as part of community service initiatives.
• Feeding AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner addressing food insecurity. CUW students volunteer with Feeding America through service events including athletic team participation in food drives.
• HOPE Christian SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity educational partner. CUW students engage in service activities supporting HOPE Christian Schools through tutoring, mentoring, and educational outreach.
• LUMIN SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity educational partner. CUW students provide service support to LUMIN Schools through various volunteer programs.
• Milwaukee Rescue MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner serving homeless populations. CUW students participate in service activities including visits to serve meals and provide support.
• Special OlympicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for disability sports and inclusion. CUW students volunteer with Special Olympics events.
• Mequon Nature PreserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal environmental partner. CUW students engage in environmental service projects at the Mequon Nature Preserve.
• Schlitz Audubon Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education partner. CUW students participate in service projects at the nature center.
• Lakefront MarathonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity event partner. CUW students volunteer at Lakefront Marathon events.
• Salvation ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service partner. CUW students engage in Salvation Army volunteer activities including holiday service programs.
• Blood Center of WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner hosting blood donation drives. CUW partners with Blood Center to organize four blood drives annually on campus.
• Soles for JesusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partner. CUW students participate in shoeless service events to donate shoes through Soles for Jesus.
• Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare charity partner. CUW students volunteer with JDRF fundraising events and awareness campaigns.
• Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild welfare partner. CUW students make comfort blankets for the Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center.
• Advocates of Ozaukee CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal advocacy partner. CUW students perform various community service activities with Advocates of Ozaukee County.
• Blessed Again Resale ShopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal charity partner. CUW students volunteer with Blessed Again Resale Shop supporting community assistance programs.
• Family SharingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community partner addressing family needs. CUW students volunteer with Family Sharing programs.
• Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCMS church partner. CUW students engage in service activities and worship leadership at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and School.
• St. Martini Lutheran Church and SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCMS church partner. CUW students participate in service and worship activities at St. Martini Lutheran Church and School.
• Symphony of Glendale Nursing HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for elder care outreach. CUW students visit and serve residents at Symphony of Glendale Nursing Home.
• Running RebelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development partner. CUW students volunteer with Running Rebels youth programs in the community.
• Place of RefugeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee support partner. CUW students engage in service activities supporting refugee communities through Place of Refuge.
• Portal, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability services partner. CUW students volunteer with Portal, Inc. serving individuals with disabilities.
• Newcastle PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior living partner. CUW students engage in service activities at Newcastle Place senior community.
• Mel's RunminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity fundraising event partner. CUW students volunteer at Mel's Run community race event.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Taylor University: Private evangelical Christian liberal arts university in Indiana. Comparable faith-driven residential model, similar emphasis on undergraduate teaching, and overlapping student demographic.
• Concordia University Ann Arbor: Sister campus in the Concordia University System under LCMS. Operates the same faith-based, multi-school model with shared mission and cross-campus student activity, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Valparaiso University: Private Lutheran university in Indiana offering a broad undergraduate and graduate program mix. Comparable religiously affiliated mid-size private university with similar residential campus and pre-seminary emphasis.
• Oral Roberts University: Private charismatic Christian university in Tulsa offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs including nursing, business, and theology. Comparable faith-based positioning and program breadth.
• Concordia University Chicago: Another LCMS-affiliated Concordia institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a similar mid-size private religious university format. Closely mirrors CUW's program mix and tuition model.
• Concordia University Nebraska: LCMS Concordia sister school focused on undergraduate education with strong pre-seminary and teacher education programs. Comparable religiously affiliated liberal arts profile and similar enrollment scale.
• Concordia University Texas: LCMS-affiliated Concordia university offering liberal arts and professional programs including business, education, and healthcare. Comparable faith-based positioning and program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Marquette University: Larger Jesuit Catholic research university in Milwaukee, WI. Overlaps with CUW on faith-based identity, Wisconsin recruitment, and health professions programs but operates at significantly larger scale and research intensity.

Regional players

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Large public research university serving the same Milwaukee metropolitan labor market for graduate and online programs. Competes primarily with CUW's graduate and online segments on price-sensitive adult learners.
• Carroll University: Private, Presbyterian-affiliated university in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Competes with CUW for the same Wisconsin traditional undergraduate pool and offers comparable health sciences, business, and education programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CUWisconsin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/cuwisconsin1881
• Facebookfacebook.com/113185088736496
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concordia-university-wisconsin
• Instagraminstagram.com/CUWisconsin

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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