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June 2023 by joe s.
This school is the absolute worst school I have ever seen. I could probably write a whole 10-page essay about how pyramid shaped the facility and staff is and that the only students they truly care about are the nursing students. They give you the nice dorms when you get there then they make up some BS about the other dorms. They get donations upon donations yet it all goes to nursing or their needs. Lower quads is an absolute pig pen but what do they do? They put money into other buildings rather than the living quarters where people reside. Athletes are prioritized first so if you aren't one then good luck. They are super slow to notify you of important things but unless it's about them collecting money; they will send you 1 million and 1 emails about your balance but don't give a crap about the people paying it. CUI has to be the biggest joke school I have ever attended. Some of the teachers are great but most of them just read off the pamphlet they have from years ago and most of them don't even do PowerPoints. A lot of the good reviews I have seen are reviews that haven't experienced the whole campus. This school offer you exactly how big it is which is not much. Maybe COVID altered their brains but I 10000% regret going here. Not to mention it's very inherently racist. Even thought it might not look like it from the surface, they always do things behind the scene to cover it. RES LIFE IS the absolute worst. They don't give a darn penny about your mental health or whatever. All they care about is coin. Almost $70,000 for a less than mediocre campus with an even more less than mediocre learning experience. Freshmen are priority when they come through which is why they get good housing. Rho is probably the most kept out of all of them. Mold in every shower and they fine you for every little thing no matter the size. Trash outside your room: $300. Your mirror wasn't clean when you left $400. They are a private university scam. They love to change the rules when they see fit and their communication with each other is absolutely horrendous. You can speak to a whole depart and they all look at each other like they don't know what's going on. My biggest regret in my life thus far is coming to this terrible school. This place has helped me develop a plethora of mental illness but they still don't care. Money money money university is what this is. They get the most money probably out of the whole area yet we have the smallest campus with bare minimum accommodations. Not to mention they don't take into account the feelings of students and they have horrible roommate selections if you are POC from what I've seen. I had an experience with one of my suite mates and I had to leave that dorm. Fast forward a semester and they put me a door down from where my trauma occurred. All in all if you are looking for a university to attend 4 years then find somewhere else. Oh and not to mention, if you try to transfer out you can't because it's a religious school and their credits are different and they make it extremely hard to transfer besides that fact. If you want to remain sane and have a good college life, anything else is better than here and aim stand by that whole heartedly. I could go through each department and show how they are running things terribly through this review but it's going to be a long one so I'll just stop here.
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October 2022 by John Henry
Haven't been here in 10 years! Boy do I miss Concordia.
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June 2022 by Ely I.
My dearest best grad school! Dr. Wolf, Dr. Schuller and everyone else at this school guide you for success! Very smooth seamless experience when studying and also having to work full time. I definitely recommend this school to people looking for advancement in career or getting inspired. You are going to meet amazing people here.
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June 2020 by Matt B.
My time spent at Concordia finishing my Masters degree in Organizational Leadership was fulfilling both academically and personally. Dr. John Townsend and Scott Makin put together a transformative educational experience for me at the Townsend Institute. One of the best parts is that after graduation, alumni are still actively involved in the community that they have created here at Concordia.
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March 2020 by Patrick S.
It was really good for number of years, though they need to improve brand loyalty recognition and recognize their students loyalty better.
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November 2019 by Sharyl Bennett Rapavy
Extremely negative experience for our family.
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October 2019 by Anna Teves
Professors are awesome! I earned my MAED in educational administration with my admin credential through CUI satellite hybrid program. Shout out to Dr. Summers and Dr. Hendricks, the best professors hands down0:)
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September 2019 by Nicolas Dias
(Translated by Google) Excellent(Original)Exelente
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August 2019 by Tara Lynn Bletcher
I am forever indebted to CUI. The 4 years of strong academics, compassionate students and faculty, and a home-like environment led me to develop a deep love for education. I was valued, my voice was heard, and there were endless opportunities for leadership and growth. In both athletics and academics, I was held to a high standard, with love. The people at Concordia caused me, by their example, to grow in my faith exponentially. I lived on campus all 4 years as well, and I remember thinking how peaceful it was every single day. When I visit the campus years later, I feel the same way. I am so grateful for my time at Concordia.
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August 2019 by Allison C.
Recently the dorms have been modified and updated. The bathrooms are a million times better with new shower stalls and toilets that actually work now! Well done! It's too hot inside to have the windows shut in summer but together with the ceiling fans they installed this summer, the room temps are bearable. The fan light is the only light in the dorm rooms so make sure you bring a bright lamp if you plan to read. The final things that need to be addressed are the height of the beds and the crazy springs that wake you up if you roll over. The crunchy plastic on the mattresses also make the bedding hotter and louder than it should be. I'm hoping that by next summer, these changes will be made. Another positive addition is they now have lovely blonde wood floors which is far superior than the gross carpeting. However, they need to install more matching black out curtains that actually cover their windows. The fans work well to keep the room cooler, and the updated furniture in the living area is much nicer now. The cafeteria food is fabulous. They have a wonderful offering and healthy delicious food and friendly staff. This is something Concordia does right and they deserve 5 stars. The teachers in California are nice and some of the classes are poignant to your major!
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August 2019 by Kate A.
I'm in the teaching credential program and although it is a good deal of work, I feel this program is doing a great job of preparing me for my career ahead. I have loved each of my teachers and have felt a wonderful sense of connection and support in my classes and with my cohorts. The campus is so beautiful, safe, and tranquil that it serves as a stress reliever at the end of the day (we have evening classes for the credential program). My main reason for writing this review is to help someone who may be considering this program but is not sure if they will feel comfortable in a Lutheran school if they themselves are not Lutheran/actively religious. My experience is that if you are comfortable with Christian principles, very kind and respectful people, a genuinely caring, open-minded, and supportive professional environment, then you will find Concordia to be an excellent choice. This teaching credential program will prepare you for your career. For me, this has been the most fulfilling part so I will say it again: the instructors here have been amazing! I have been very impressed with each of my professors, feel genuinely grateful to have been in their classes, enjoy each of them for who they are, value their teaching experience, philosophies and styles, and appreciate their generous contributions to the teaching profession. SCORE.
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July 2019 by Espoir C.
Don't go to this school of you want quality education. They will make you take useless non transferable classes, unless you're a bible student they don't give a s*** a Also, professor wade should be fired, she is racist and unprofessional. The way she talks to students is ridiculous.
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July 2019 by Mariah Lucas
I absolutely love CUI. I am so thankful for the education I received here, the friends I made and for meeting the love of my life here. CUI gave me the tools to thrive.
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February 2019 by Kierstyn J.
10/10 would recommend. They really stick to their guns. Would go into debt all over again to go back. Professors never even tried to sleep with me. Great campus too.
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February 2019 by Diana Rosas-Zavala
My son loves his small classes
