Invest in yourself
Earning a graduate degree can help set you apart from the norm. Workers with graduate degrees (master's, doctoral, or advanced professional degrees) report the highest earnings and lowest unemployment rates. According to Economic Policy Institute, receiving a graduate degree could result in a 25% increase in average wages from just an undergraduate. The difference becomes even more impactful for you over time. The median master’s degree increases lifetime earnings by roughly $83,000 after accounting for the costs of graduate school, according to Pew Research Center.
Median weekly earning by educational attainment, 2022
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey.
2024-2025 tuition and fees
We want you to know the total cost of your investment right from the start. Select an option below to see the tuition schedule for your program. Contact admissions for more information about your financial options.
Financial assistance
Believe it or not, attending a private university can be affordable. Through grants, scholarships, loans and work programs, you can drive down the total cost of tuition to something that is considerably more manageable for you and your family.
Learn more about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process here.
Uncommon Scholarships
Scholarships available to Concordia alumni, employees of corporate and academic partners, and employees of qualifying churches. Read more about the Uncommon Scholarships here.
Student Veteran Scholarships
CUW is proud to offer a number of military and veteran grants and scholarships. Click here to learn more.
Military Benefits
Federal Direct Stafford Student Loan Program
The Federal Direct Stafford Student Loan Program enables students to borrow federally insured loans through Concordia University.
Graduate Assistant
Periodically, positions are posted with the Graduate Office. This position allows a graduate student the opportunity to work for the University in a variety of areas for a stipend. Please contact the department for which you are interested in working to inquire of available Graduate Assistantships.
Employer Tuition Reimbursement
Concordia University works with employers to aid students with tuition reimbursement. Contact your human resources representative to learn about possible options.
Questions?
To learn more about your different financial options, contact your Admissions counselors.
If you have questions about your award letter, contact your Financial Aid counselor.
Do you need to discuss your finances, a hold on your account, veteran benefits, have a question about your billing statement? Request an appointment with a Business office clerk today!
Sample cost of attendance
The Department of Education requires that an example of a Cost of Attendance or Financial Aid budget be supplied on all pages where tuition information resides. Below is an example of a full time graduate student.
| 2024-2025 CUW Graduate Cost of Attendance (full year) | |
| Tuition | $16,650 |
| Consolidated Fee | $210 |
| Books & Supplies* | $4,350 |
| Housing & Food** | $14,700 |
| Transportation* | $1,200 |
| Personal Expenses* | $1,500 |
| Total | $38,610 |
* Estimated Cost
** Housing and Food may be a direct cost (on campus) or an indirect cost (off campus)
Tuition refund
Students who withdraw from the University, or from one or more classes, will receive a pro-rated refund of tuition based on the following table:
| Weeks in Course | Week # | Week # | Week # | Week # | Week # | Week # | Week # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Week 1 80% 1 |
Week 2 75% 1 |
Week 3 60% 2 |
Week 4 40% 2 |
Week 5 25% 2 |
Weeks 6-10 0% 2 |
Weeks 11-16 0% 3 |
| 14 | Week 1 80% 1 |
Week 2 75% 1 |
Week 3 60% 2 |
Week 4 40% 2 |
Week 5 25% 2 |
Weeks 6-9 0% 2 |
Weeks 10-14 0% 3 |
| 12 | Week 1 80% 2 |
Week 2 75% 2 |
Week 3 50% 2 |
Week 4 25% 2 |
Weeks 5-8 0% 2 |
Weeks 9-12 0% 3 |
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| 10 | Week 1 75% 2 |
Week 2 50% 2 |
Week 3 25% 2 |
Weeks 4-7 0% 2 |
Weeks 8-10 0% 3 |
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| 8 | Week 1 75% 2 |
Week 2 50% 2 |
Week 3 25% 2 |
Weeks 4-5 0% 2 |
Weeks 6-8 0% 3 |
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| 6 | Week 1 60% 2 |
Week 2 40% 2 |
Weeks 3-4 0% 2 |
Weeks 5-6 0% 3 |
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| 4 | Week 1 50% 2 |
Week 2 25% 2 |
Week 3 0% 2 |
Week 4 0% 3 |
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| 3 | Week 1 50% 2 |
Week 2 0% 2 |
Week 3 0% 3 |
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| 1 | Day 1 50% 2 |
Day 2 25% 2 |
Day 3 0% 2 |
Days 4-5 0% 3 |
Grades reflected on transcript due to dropping of a class:
1 Course not reflected on transcript
2 Grade of W will be issued for the course
3 A grade of F will be issued for the course