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Concordia University-Nebraska
Concordia University-Nebraska admits nearly everyone — 85.7% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Concordia University-Nebraska is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Concordia University-Nebraska anchors the college town of Seward, NE, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business/Commerce, General, where graduates median $60,031 four years out. Faculty pay averages $83,028 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,283 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1040 and 1235 — near the NE middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Concordia University-Nebraska's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Concordia University-Nebraska is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1040–1235 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Concordia University-Nebraska's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 580 | 625 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Concordia University-Nebraska received 1,587 applications and admitted 1,429 (90%), with 381 enrolling.
How Concordia University-Nebraska compares
| Concordia University-Nebraska | Nebraska median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 85.7% | 79.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,640 | $20,640 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,415 | $53,909 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Concordia University-Nebraska's median earnings are $52,415 — below the Nebraska benchmark of $53,909. Weigh that against the $40,640 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Concordia University-Nebraska lists tuition at $40,640 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Concordia University-Nebraska's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $40,640 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,283 undergraduates, Concordia University-Nebraska is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
64.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a Concordia University-Nebraska tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Concordia University-Nebraska
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $60,031 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $58,162 |
| Religious Education | $55,729 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,490 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $48,215 |
| Biology, General | $47,419 |
| Psychology, General | $47,074 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,047 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $38,865 |
Median earnings for these 9 Concordia University-Nebraska programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,415 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Concordia University-Nebraska programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Concordia University-Nebraska?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1040–1235 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 85.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Concordia University-Nebraska's acceptance rate?
90% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,429 admitted from 1,587 applicants.
How much does Concordia University-Nebraska cost?
At Concordia University-Nebraska, published tuition is $40,640 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Concordia University-Nebraska's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Concordia University-Nebraska graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,415 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Nebraska
- Doane University — 98% admitted
- University of Nebraska at Kearney — 89.5% admitted
- University of Nebraska at Omaha — 87% admitted
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln — 87.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.