Concordia University-Wisconsin's published cost of attendance is $53,315. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $34,991, middle-income families pay around $32,747, and higher-income families pay approximately $38,595.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $53,315 |
| Tuition and Fees | $35,470 |
| Room and Board | $13,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$17,114 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $36,201 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $34,991 |
| $30–48k | $31,070 |
| $48–75k | $32,747 |
| $75–110k | $36,336 |
| $110k+ | $38,595 |
Concordia University-Wisconsin's published cost of attendance is $53,315. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $34,991, middle-income families pay around $32,747, and higher-income families pay approximately $38,595. Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Wisconsin #1306 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Concordia University-Wisconsin participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution works to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a combination of grants and scholarships. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,831; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,361, median federal debt of $25,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $291 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Concordia University-Wisconsin earn median 4-year earnings of $63,361, placing the institution in the 63.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,190 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Concordia University-Wisconsin in the 52.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Wisconsin #633 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on health professions and related fields, which align with Concordia University-Wisconsin's dominant program family of Health. Nursing is the largest program with 82 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $81,505, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program graduates 70 students with median 4-year earnings of $64,784, at 1.2x the national benchmark. Business Administration and Finance round out the top programs, with 58 and 24 graduates respectively earning $65,787 and $63,594 four years after enrollment. This concentration in health-related fields, where employer demand remains strong and career pathways are well-established, supports the institution's consistent long-term earnings outcomes.
