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Are you ready to discover all you can be?

Welcome to Concordia University Texas! We're so glad you're interested in learning more about us and how you can be part of the Concordia community. Concordia empowers students of all backgrounds to lead lives of critical thought, compassionate action and courageous leadership. We are guided by our vision to be the premier university where your adventure of faith, learning and life-changing experiences leads to a meaningful and successful career. Our campus is conveniently located less than 20 miles from downtown Austin.

Need help finding your way around campus? Access our interactive campus map here.

Embark

Embark! is Concordia’s new student orientation. During orientation, incoming Tornados and their families get a chance to navigate the ins and outs of being part of the Concordia community. The one-and-a-half-day event is required for all incoming students.

Embark! Gives you a chance to meet your fellow Tornados, have a chat with your new professors, and learn your way around our quaint campus.

Learn more about the event on our Embark page.

Embark
Attend your scheduled orientation date
Flexible learning

Flexible learning that fits your needs.

Whether you learn on campus or online, the Concordia University Texas faculty and staff are committed to your success. We are hyper-focused on ensuring that you have what you need to thrive as you complete your higher education journey.

On campus 

We offer over 20 programs in Business and Communication, Education, Health Sciences, Ministry, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Natural and Applied Sciences. Some programs are also available in hybrid formats, with both on-campus and online elements.

Online 

When you learn online at Concordia, you won’t need to choose between work, life, or school. Many of the programs we offer are completely online, all with built-in flexibility to fit your already-busy schedule.

Financial aid available

We believe in expanding access to higher education to students of all backgrounds and removing the financial barriers to higher educaiton. Our students are eligable to receive merit scholarships and need-based scholarships. Ready to learn more about all the scholarships and opportunities Concordia Texas has to offer? Connect with an Admissions Counselor to learn more. 

Customizable academic plans

Customizable and respected programs

Concordia University Texas is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and provides a life-changing education steeped in the liberal arts. Discussion-based classes, hands-on learning and real-world experiences combine to help you become a successful professional as well as a lifelong learner. 

We know that one size does not fit all when it comes to your education. That’s why all of our degrees are customizable through minors, concentrations and pre-professional tracks.

Majors and Programs
Small classes with more one-on-one attention

Small classes and one-on-one attention

In class, you’ll participate in open dialogue, receive personal attention from professors and learn the power of asking questions. Our small class sizes and dedication to career preparedness ensure you have the opportunity to really engage with your curriculum, whether you’re learning on campus or online.

Our faculty combine scholarship with real-world professional experience, and their expertise will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in your career and your personal life — including critical thinking, creativity, communication and leadership.

Ready to become the leader you want to see in the world?

 

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Job ready educations

Prepare for professional and personal success. 

You’ll build the foundation for your future in small classes taught by knowledgeable professors who have real-world experience in your field of study. Many programs incorporate an interdisciplinary approach, so you will develop both a well-rounded skillset and targeted expertise. You’ll also build a strong network of peers and gain hands-on experience through collaboration, lab work, simulations, capstones, internships, student clubs and organizations, and more.

Lutheran learning beyond faith

Guided by faith, open to all. 

As a liberal arts university rooted in the Lutheran tradition and aligned with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Concordia develops your mind, heart, soul and body, preparing leaders for lives of service. Our faith is infused into how we learn, think and care for ourselves and others— providing a space for you to challenge yourself, pursue your passions and progress as a leader.

Located on a scenic preserve

BIG city, small campus: you get the best of both.

Uniquely located on 389 acres of nature preserve just minutes from both downtown Austin and the Texas Hill Country, our Austin campus provides you with the resources and opportunities to learn, explore and thrive in the best of both worlds — a small school and a big city. Our intimate campus provides a place of reflection, connection and growth, while our city serves as a hub of activity and economic advancement.

Ready to join the Tornado Community?

Latest Events & Blog

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Upcoming Events

Oct 31
Nov 01
Service: Roots & Wings Festival 9:00 AM - 12 :00 PM

Join us for this Stewardship Service event with CTX Environmental Stewardship to celebrate Texas Arbor Day! We will be planting native fruit trees and other pollinators. Meet at the Backyard in front...

Nov 01
Saturday Brunch Tour 10:00 AM - 12 :30 PM

Visit our 435-acre campus during a Saturday Brunch Tour, and experience what it’s like to be a Tornado.During a Saturday Brunch Tour, you’ll have the opportunity to tour our campus, meet...

Nov 03
Laugh & Serve! 11:00 AM - 1 :00 PM

Tell some jokes, play a silly game, grab some snacks and swag that will make you smile, and learn about what’s planned for Service-Learning Week & First-Gen Week!

Nov 03
Service: Reveal Resource Center 6:30 PM - 8 :00 PM

Join us to serve with our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Reveal Resource Center provides food to families, and we will serve outside (so come prepared with what you wear) by assembling food...

Nov 04
Brunch & Learn 11:00 AM - 12 :00 PM

Come have brunch & learn with Dr. Monica Yndo, Associate Professor of Psychology & Former First-Gen College Student.

Nov 04
Make Someone Else Smile 11:00 AM - 1 :00 PM

Join us at the table to make cards for Veterans, put together wildflower seed packets, and learn about upcoming Christmas Giving opportunities!

Nov 04
Nov 05
Resistance through Humor & Joyful Service 9:00 AM - 1 :00 PM

Learn about the partnership between CTX and Water to Thrive, a local non-profit that builds wells in communities in rural East Africa. Grab some coffee and baked goods for a donation to our 16th well...

Nov 05
Robert C. Greene Endowed Lecture in Service-Learning Speaker 11:00 AM - 12 :00 PM

Robert C. Greene Endowed Lecture in Service-Learning Speaker: Dr. Gregory Coleman, Assistant Professor of English, Concordia University Texas.

Nov 05
Robert C. Greene Endowed Lecture in Service-Learning Speaker 12:00 PM - 1 :00 PM

Robert C. Greene Endowed Lecture in Service-Learning Speaker: Dr. Gregory Coleman, Assistant Professor of English, Concordia University Texas.

Nov 05
Paint by Nature 3:00 PM - 4 :30 PM

Join us to enjoy painting by Nature at the Pier.

Nov 06
Serving Yourself with Laughter 11:00 AM - 1 :00 PM

Say hello to CTX Counselor Lauren Patton and check out what pick up some self-care items that will make you laugh!

Nov 06
Service: Brookdale Assisted Living 6:30 PM - 7 :30 PM

Join us for a very special night at Brookdale when the Concordia Symphonic Winds and University Singers will be at Brookdale to share their musical talents with our friends at Brookdale Assisted Living....

Nov 06
Nov 07
Coffee & Connections 10:30 AM - 10 :30 AM

Nov 07
National First-Gen College Day Celebration 11:00 AM - 1 :00 PM

Join us at The Backyard for the National First-Gen College Day Celebration

Nov 07
The Joy of Being First Gen! 11:00 AM - 1 :00 PM

Stop by the table for some free food, and if you are a First-Gen Student, pick up a special treat! Then head over to the Backyard for a celebration of our CTX First-Gen Students!

Nov 07
Nov 07
Laughing Yoga Sessions 1:00 PM - 1 :30 PM

Join with others in the CTX community to try out Laughing Yoga! We’ll be in person with virtual instruction from the founder of this practice. Let’s laugh together!