Concordia University Irvine

Concordia University Irvine
Former name
Christ College Irvine (1976–1993)
MottoDeveloping Wise, Honorable, and Cultivated Citizens.
TypePrivate
Established1976
Religious affiliation
Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
Endowment$46 million
PresidentMichael Thomas
ProvostScott Ashmon
Students4,046[1]
Undergraduates1,592[1]
Postgraduates2,454
Location, ,
United States
CampusSuburban
ColorsGreen and gold[2]
   
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIPacWest
MascotGolden Eagles
Websitewww.cui.edu

Concordia University Irvine is a private Lutheran university in Irvine, California, United States.[3] It was established in 1976 to provide a Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod college to serve the Pacific Southwest[4] and provide training for pastors, religious education teachers, and Christian school administrators.[5] Concordia University Irvine has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,592[1] and its campus size is 70 acres (28 ha).[6] It is part of the Concordia University System.[7]

  1. ^ a b c "About CUI". Concordia University Irvine. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  2. ^ Concordia Athletics Style Guide (PDF). August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "Concordia University Irvine". Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  4. ^ "Our History". Concordia University Irvine. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference LATi Irvine: Christ College was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Concordia University | Concordia University (California) | Best College". US News. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  7. ^ "Concordia University System". The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Retrieved June 16, 2016.