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Concordia University-Nebraska

Concordia University-Nebraska

Seward, NE · Town · 1,283 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Concordia University, Nebraska, located in Seward, is a private Lutheran institution best known for its welcoming, faith-centered community and outstanding professional programs in education, nursing, and church music. As a flagship university of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, it offers a rigorous liberal arts education that integrates faith and learning across popular fields like business, theology, and the natural sciences. Student life is close-knit and vibrant, characterized by daily chapel services, a renowned music and fine arts program, and competitive NAIA Bulldog athletics. Distinctively, the university boasts an extraordinary post-graduation career and graduate school placement rate of over 98 percent, reflecting its deep commitment to mentorship and vocational preparation.


Wikipedia:Concordia University, Nebraska is a private Lutheran university in Seward, Nebraska. It was established in 1894 and is affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod as one of seven schools in the Concordia University System. The university is organized into three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, and the College of Graduate Studies.

Location
Seward, NE, 68434-1556 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
68 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$53,292
Avg net price
$23,965
Room & board
$10,850
Tuition
$40,640
Books & supplies
$1,070/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,107
$30–48k
$20,295
$48–75k
$21,442
$75–110k
$25,401
$110k+
$26,433
Admissions
Admit rate
86%
Test policy
Test optional
ACT midpoint
23

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
64%
4-yr on-time completion
51%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
61%
Transferred
33%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,527
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,415
Median debt
$25,750
Monthly loan payment
$273
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,500
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
11%
First-generation
18%
Median family income
$73,277
Independent students
5%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
6%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
9%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$44,527
10 years after entry
$52,415
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods48
Business/Commerce, General38
Biology, General36
Psychology, General25
Behavioral Sciences11
Special Education and Teaching9
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness8
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Computer Science7
Theological and Ministerial Studies7
Accounting and Related Services6
History6
Natural Resources Conservation and Research5
English Language and Literature, General5
Mathematics5
Religious Education5
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Institutional
Endowment
$82M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,919/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,451
Federal loan rate
26%

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