Concordia University Texas

Concordia University Texas
Former names
  • Lutheran Concordia College of Texas (1926–1955)
  • Concordia Lutheran College (1955–1995)
  • Concordia University at Austin (1995–2007)
Motto"Developing Christian Leaders"
TypePrivate university
Established1926; 98 years ago (1926)
Religious affiliation
Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
Academic affiliations
NAICU[1]
EndowmentUS$13.3 million[2]
PresidentKristi Kirk
Students2,565
Undergraduates1,531
Postgraduates1,034
Location
Austin, Texas
,
US

30°25′12″N 97°50′13″W / 30.42000°N 97.83694°W / 30.42000; -97.83694
CampusSuburban, 380 acres (150 ha)
Colors    Purple and gold
NicknameTornados
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – ASC
Websitewww.concordia.edu
Main entrance

Concordia University Texas is a private university in Austin, Texas. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and online degrees as well as an adult degree program for part-time and returning students.

Concordia University Texas was affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) and a member of the Concordia University System (CUS)—the six-member association of LCMS colleges and universities—until November 2022, after which it adopted a new governance structure independent from the LCMS and CUS. As a Lutheran university, Concordia's stated mission is to develop Christian leaders.[3]

  1. ^ NAICU – Member Directory Archived November 9, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Overview : Concordia University Texas
  3. ^ "United Concordia Mission Move Analysis" (PDF). Concordia.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 27, 2010.