The school and its study model
Online bachelor’s programs with per-credit tuition and an Austin campus. Ask for your transfer evaluation and confirm scholarship eligibility before comparing the full price.
Concordia University Texas is a private university aligned with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, located at 11400 Concordia University Drive in Northwest Austin. It awards associate, bachelor's and master's degrees and a Doctor of Education. Its online undergraduate programs are designed for working adults, transfer students and career changers, and include Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Computer Science and Criminal Justice. Coursework is 100% online with no required campus visits. Graduate programs include an MBA, MEd and Master of Computer Science, offered online or hybrid.
What matters for a career change
Start with your target program, available study time and the credits you can transfer.
Fully online bachelor's programs
No required campus visits.
The catalog says fully online programs are asynchronous, and most online classes run in 8-week sessions.
Start Now Scholarship
New online undergraduates can save $200 per credit hour.
The rate drops from $550 to $350 per credit hour with at least nine credit hours and by the enrollment deadline.
Individual transfer review
Transcripts get a personalized review.
Credit from regionally accredited schools is normally accepted credit for credit, with a minimum grade of C-.
Plan your course load
Course load affects time and semester fees.
Ask the school for a term-by-term study plan after your transfer evaluation.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Per-credit pricing is simple to compare: $550 per credit hour online for 2026-2027.
- The Start Now Scholarship lowers online undergraduate tuition to $350 per credit hour.
- Fully online, asynchronous bachelor's programs in business, healthcare administration, psychology and computer science.
- Transfer credit from regionally accredited schools is normally accepted credit for credit.
- Campus in Austin for students who want to visit.
Cons
- At least 25 percent of degree credit hours must be completed in residence at Concordia.
- The Tornado Textbook Program adds $25 per credit hour, and the General Services Fee adds $275 per semester.
- Credit from non-regionally accredited institutions is generally not accepted.
- The six online programs listed are a subset; the school says the list is not complete.
- A tuition discount does not remove textbook charges or semester fees.
Tuition and fee structure
These are online rates for academic year 2026-2027. Graduate rates are per credit hour.
Concordia University Texas plans at a glance
| Plan | Price (USD) | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $550/ credit | Standard rate for online and hybrid undergraduates.
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| Start Now rate | $350/ credit | Start Now Scholarship: eligible new online undergraduates taking at least nine credits.
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| Graduate programs | $767–$800/ credit | Online or hybrid graduate programs. MBA is $785, MEd is $767 and MCS is $800.
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| EdD | $675/ credit | Online with required on-campus residency.
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Undergraduate
Standard rate for online and hybrid undergraduates.
- Textbook program $25 per credit hour
- General Services Fee $275 per semester
Start Now rate
Start Now Scholarship: eligible new online undergraduates taking at least nine credits.
- Does not reduce textbook charges or fees
Graduate programs
Online or hybrid graduate programs. MBA is $785, MEd is $767 and MCS is $800.
- Most graduate programs are fully online
EdD
Online with required on-campus residency.
- Next start listed as June 2027
Concordia Texas at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | 11400 Concordia University Drive, Austin, Texas |
| Affiliation | Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod |
| Institutional accreditor | SACSCOC |
| Online undergraduate tuition | $550 per credit hour, 2026-2027 |
| Start Now Scholarship | $350 per credit hour, minimum nine credit hours |
| Online class format | Asynchronous, mostly 8-week sessions |
| Bachelor's degree length | Minimum 120 credit hours for the BBA |
| Transfer credit | Regionally accredited, minimum grade C-; at least 25 percent of credit in residence |
How it works
Choose an online program
Options include Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Computer Science and Criminal Justice.
Get a transcript review
Admissions reviews credit from accredited institutions individually. Students with 30 or more transfer credits may be closer to graduation than they expect.
Apply for the Start Now Scholarship
Complete the enrollment commitment process by the deadline and enroll in at least nine credit hours.
Take 8-week online classes
Fully online classes are asynchronous, and most are delivered in 8-week sessions.
Complete the residency share and graduate
At least 25 percent of degree credit hours must be completed in residence at Concordia.
Build a realistic study budget
This scenario covers 90 remaining credits over six semesters. It assumes scholarship eligibility and an average of 15 credits per semester.
- Tuition with scholarship90 credits × $350
- $31,500
- Textbook program90 credits × $25
- $2,250
- General Services Fee6 semesters × $275
- $1,650
- Without the scholarshipSame credits and fees at $550 tuition per credit
- $53,400
$35,400 total
90 credits · scholarship scenarioUses the 2026–2027 online undergraduate rate and listed fees. Assumes the scholarship applies throughout the scenario and rates remain unchanged. It is not a completion-time promise. Ask for an individual degree plan. Source notes dated November 2, 2026.
Is Concordia Texas a good fit?
Concordia Texas vs. the alternatives
Concordia University Texas
- $550 per credit hour online
- Austin campus
- SACSCOC accredited
- Start Now Scholarship lowers it to $350
WGU
- Flat price per six-month term
- Online only
- Up to 75 percent transfer
- NWCCU accredited
Cedar Crest College
- Per-credit pricing
- $485 per credit for SAGE in 2026-27
- Allentown campus
- Middle States accredited
Concordia and Cedar Crest both charge per credit; WGU charges per term.
Before you sign
Sources and editorial notes
We compared the school’s published information. We did not enroll in or test a program. Ratings are editorial estimates. Source notes are dated November 2, 2026. Confirm current tuition and program requirements with the school.
- Online Undergraduate Tuition and Financial Aid: 2026-2027 tuition, Start Now Scholarship terms, textbook program and fee. Checked November 2, 2026.
- Online Bachelor's Degrees: program list, 100% online format, transfer review, 12 to 24 month timeline. Checked November 2, 2026.
- Graduate Program Admissions Info: graduate formats and 2026-27 per-credit rates. Checked November 2, 2026.
- Concordia Accreditation: SACSCOC accreditation and Texas Education Agency approval. Checked November 2, 2026.
- About Concordia University Texas: Austin address and Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod affiliation. Checked November 2, 2026.
- 2026-2027 Academic and Course Catalog: 120-credit minimum, 8-week online sessions, 25 percent residency, transfer grade of C-. Checked November 2, 2026.
Alternatives
Western Governors University
Keiser University
Cedar Crest CollegeFrequently asked questions
Is Concordia University Texas accredited?
Yes. The university says it is accredited by SACSCOC for associate, bachelor's and master's degrees and the Ed.D. Teacher education programs are also approved by the Texas Education Agency, which is state approval, not accreditation.
Can I earn a bachelor's degree fully online?
Yes. The online programs are 100% online with no required campus visits. The catalog says fully online classes are asynchronous and mostly run in 8-week sessions.
How much is online tuition?
For 2026-2027 it is $550 per credit hour, or $350 with the Start Now Scholarship for eligible new students. Textbooks ($25 per credit hour) and a $275 per-semester fee are extra.
Are there graduate programs online?
Yes. Most graduate programs are available 100% online, and the MBA and MEd also offer hybrid options in Austin. The Ed.D. requires on-campus residency.
How does transfer credit work?
Credit from regionally accredited institutions is normally accepted credit for credit with a minimum grade of C-. At least 25 percent of degree credit hours must be completed at Concordia.