S1 School Facts: Concordia University Texas

Facts as of October 2026. Schools can change their rules, so confirm with us before you apply.

Where you study

• Campus: Texas.
• How often you come to campus: once a semester.

Who can get Day 1 CPT

Day 1 CPT means you can start CPT (work authorization tied to your program) from day one.

• Transfer (F-1 from another US school): Yes
• New F-1 from abroad: No
• Change of status (to F-1 inside the US): No
• Reinstatement (restoring terminated F-1 status): Not confirmed — our senior admission consultant can check your case
• End of status / grace period (program or OPT finished): Not confirmed — our senior admission consultant can check your case

Job and employer requirements

• You don't need a job to enroll.
• Employer documents: only a letter from your employer.
• CPT is renewed every semester and can start from your program start date.
• The school states that more than 12 months of CPT at the same degree level means losing OPT eligibility afterward. Ask our senior admission consultant how this applies to you.

Academic and English requirements

• Minimum GPA: 2.75.
• English test waived if you're a citizen of an English-speaking country, or finished at least 1 year of full-time study in the US or another English-speaking country.
• Minimum scores: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 120.

Costs

• Estimated total tuition: $22,400–$30,800. Fees are extra.
• Application fee: $50. New F-1 students from abroad also pay a $350 I-20 fee.
• Deposit: $3,000 for change of status and other applicants. Transfer students: confirm the deposit amount with us before applying.
• Proof of funds (money you show for your I-20): $38,328, via bank statements or a sponsor's affidavit of support.

Application documents and timing

• Documents: online application, passport, your highest-degree transcript and proof of funds, plus a resume.
• You can get your admission letter with an unofficial transcript and send the official one later. All documents are due by the Monday of your start week.
• Foreign degree: a NACES credential evaluation (approved US evaluator) is accepted.
• Deadline: usually about 3 days before the start date for transfers, about 31 days for change of status.
• Admission decision: usually 1–2 weeks for transfers, 2–3 weeks for change of status.
• Ask us for the next start date.