Located in Austin, Texas, our small, dynamic University allows learners to utilize all the resources the professors and campus have to offer while engaging with innumerable opportunities for experiential learning and personal growth. Approachable, collaborative, and supportive, we stress the values of meaningful work and lifelong learning. We are recognized for our integrity, academic excellence, and Lutheran ethos.
CTX and you
CTX students come from many different parts of the world, including from overseas. Regardless of who you are or where you come from, Concordia has a place for you to learn and grow. Our vision is to foster an environment where Christ is honored and all are welcome. Our students also come from many different faith backgrounds, and conversations about faith are welcome. Students who come to CTX will find there is less censorship on these issues rather than more, and critical intellectual engagement is encouraged inside and outside the classroom.
As we’ve grown, CTX has continually evolved to meet the needs ofits ever-changing student body. Wehave recently been designated as aHispanic-Serving Institution, with more than 30% of our undergraduate students identifying as Hispanic. We host regular sessions designed toprovide specialized support to first-generation students, such as our annual Generation 1 social.
We offer innovative curriculum delivery, allowing our students to choose from a variety of modalities that include traditional on-campus, online, and evening classes. Professors, staff, and fellow students are all part of the network of support that will help you reach your goals as a student at CTX.
The CTX difference
We enroll, retain, and graduate students who are leaders in the classroomand in their communities. Students of diverse ages and cultures experience a quality, Christ-centered Lutheran education. With the purposeof cultivating goodness, beauty, and truth, we believe the adventure of faith, learning, and life-changing experiences leads to meaningful work.
Our location
Concordia’s beautiful campus in Northwest Austin is just minutes away from historical landmarks, live music venues, hiking and biking trails, one-of-a-kind restaurants, beautiful Lake Travis, and many other exciting things to do. With an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, Austin is a beautiful city and a great place to live.
Austin is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” and you can find music of every variety here. Film enthusiasts and aspiring actors enjoy many theatrical performances and the budding film scene in Austin.
Strategically located in a city known for tech companies and start-ups, it’s no wonder Concordia launched an entrepreneurial hub called IncubatorCTX.This co-working platform connects community entrepreneurs with academic insights, student support, and mentors and serves as a space where entrepreneurs discover and execute business practices that positively impact communities.
Our campus boasts the Concordia Preserve, a protected environment of 250+ acres that is home to native plants and endangered animal species.
A liberal arts education
Our liberal arts education model promotes a broad foundation of knowledge and further develops intellectual engagement. Students learn not only what to study but how to learn, going beyond the boundaries of the classroom and engaging with visiting scholars and lecturers, service learning opportunities, study abroad programs, and a variety of creative pursuits. These experiences provide a multifaceted opportunity to teach, model, practice, and recognize Christian leadership—invaluable skills that serve our graduates for the rest of their lives.
Athletics (NCAA Division III)
• Men’s varsity teams: Baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field
• Women’s varsity teams: Basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball
• Co-ed varsity team: CTX Esports (NACE affiliated)
• Intramural sports: Basketball, dodgeball, flag football, handball, kickball, sand and indoor volleyball, soccer, softball, Ultimate Frisbee
Placement services
We offer placement for LCMS churchworkers. Additionally, our Center for Vocation & Professional Development helps students explore career optionsby publishing employment listings and providing assessments and job search training to help students determine an appropriate career match. The new Majors 2 Careers platform allows students to start planning their careers early so they are prepared by the time they graduate. The Austin market continues to outpace much of the rest of the country for growth and opportunity.
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