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About Concordia University-Nebraska

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Concordia University-Nebraska is a private university in Seward, NE, known for its lutheran faith tradition, teacher preparation focus, and small town campus. With an acceptance rate of 91%, Concordia University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 335 students each year. Concordia University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1000–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Concordia University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $26,693 per year; the sticker price of $49,405 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Concordia University-Nebraska acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

91%
Overall Accept Rate
1125
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1000 – 1250 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 19 – 25

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Concordia University-Nebraska

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Essay Strategy
Concordia Nebraska is a Lutheran university with a strong faith-based community, so if faith plays a meaningful role in your life, weave that authentically into your personal statement or any supplemental writing rather than keeping it generic.
Application Strategy
Concordia Nebraska has a well-regarded teacher education program, so if you are considering education as a major, name it explicitly in your application and connect it to any classroom volunteering, tutoring, or mentoring experiences you have had.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Concordia University-Nebraska actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$49k/yr$19.1k
30k-48k~$49k/yr$20.3k
48k-75k~$49k/yr$21.4k
75k-110k~$49k/yr$25.4k
110k+~$49k/yr$26.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

64%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,443
Undergrad Enrollment
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