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Concordia University-Nebraska

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 983
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 85%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Seward, Nebraska, Concordia Nebraska is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that Concordia Nebraska is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Concordia University-Nebraska is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Concordia Nebraska emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Concordia Nebraska boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,310

Cost of attendance at Concordia University-Nebraska in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $8,189
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,310

Cost of attendance at Concordia University-Nebraska in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $14,355
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Concordia University-Nebraska received on average $24,655 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,655
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 74 22% $4,698 $347,626
Other Federal Grant 75 23% $5,572 $417,910
State Grant/Scholarships 19 6% $2,039 $38,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 329 100% $23,267 $7,654,720
Total Grant & Scholarships 329 100% $24,655 $8,111,380

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Concordia University-Nebraska students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Concordia University-Nebraska students is 58.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.6%.

58.2%

  • asian 100.0% 4 students
  • African American 15.4% 2 students
  • white 64.2% 165 students
  • unknown 57.9% 22 students
  • hispanic 18.5% 5 students
  • International Students 50.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Great Plains Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Great Plains Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Great Plains Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Plains Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Concordia University-Nebraska provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Concordia University-Nebraska offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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