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Concordia University-Nebraska

Concordia Teachers College Concordia College Concordia University

Seward, Nebraska 68434-1556

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Concordia University-Nebraska is a private institution in Seward with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1148, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,415 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,016.

Established
1894
Mascot
Bulldog
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

Plan Your Visit

90%Acceptance
1148SAT Avg
1,270Students
14:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$52,415Earnings 10yr
$24,016Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1148

Reading & WritingMid: 570
530625
MathMid: 555
510610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1926

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,330
Room & Board$10,350
Books & Supplies$1,070
Total Cost of Attendance$51,179
Average Net Price$24,016
Median Debt at Graduation$25,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$273

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,320
$30–48K$20,192
$48–75K$21,880
$75–110K$24,197
$110K+$26,363

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

73.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (73)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,270
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 2%
Hispanic 5%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.1%
Freshman Retention77.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,527
10 Years$52,415

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bulldogs

WomenOutdoor trackBasketballCollege worldBasketball tournamentTournament was

History & Fun Facts

  • The academic programs were expanded in 1905 with the addition of two years of college studies.
  • By 1908, a fourth year of high school was added to the program.
  • In December 1918, the Lutheran Seminary, as the university was then named, suffered infection during the 1918 flu pandemic with at least 15% of the student body being infected and one student dying.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from NE state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
183 mi(317 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
341 mi(591 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
398 mi(690 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City168 mi
MSP Minneapolis-St Paul337 mi
OKC Oklahoma City383 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1343 mi · ~38h 48m drive
New York, NY1204 mi · ~34h 47m drive
Hartford, CT1264 mi · ~36h 31m drive
Providence, RI1328 mi · ~38h 22m drive
Albany, NY1204 mi · ~34h 47m drive
Syracuse, NY1083 mi · ~31h 17m drive
Rochester, NY1009 mi · ~29h 9m drive
Buffalo, NY944 mi · ~27h 16m drive
Philadelphia, PA1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive
Pittsburgh, PA895 mi · ~25h 51m drive
Harrisburg, PA1059 mi · ~30h 36m drive
Newark, NJ1195 mi · ~34h 31m drive
Washington, DC1069 mi · ~30h 53m drive
Baltimore, MD1085 mi · ~31h 21m drive
Atlanta, GA854 mi · ~24h 40m drive
Charlotte, NC965 mi · ~27h 53m drive
Raleigh, NC1058 mi · ~30h 34m drive
Miami, FL1426 mi · ~41h 12m drive
Orlando, FL1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive
Tampa, FL1220 mi · ~35h 15m drive
Nashville, TN646 mi · ~18h 40m drive
New Orleans, LA854 mi · ~24h 40m drive
Richmond, VA1075 mi · ~31h 3m drive
Chicago, IL495 mi · ~14h 18m drive
Detroit, MI731 mi · ~21h 7m drive
Minneapolis, MN341 mi · ~9h 51m drive
St. Louis, MO398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Kansas City, MO183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Indianapolis, IN581 mi · ~16h 47m drive
Columbus, OH743 mi · ~21h 28m drive
Cleveland, OH800 mi · ~23h 7m drive
Milwaukee, WI494 mi · ~14h 16m drive
Dallas, TX563 mi · ~16h 16m drive
Houston, TX777 mi · ~22h 27m drive
Austin, TX737 mi · ~21h 17m drive
San Antonio, TX798 mi · ~23h 3m drive
Los Angeles, CA1249 mi · ~36h 5m drive
San Francisco, CA1366 mi · ~39h 28m drive
San Diego, CA1242 mi · ~35h 53m drive
Seattle, WA1325 mi · ~38h 17m drive
Portland, OR1321 mi · ~38h 10m drive
Denver, CO424 mi · ~12h 15m drive
Phoenix, AZ971 mi · ~28h 3m drive
Salt Lake City, UT773 mi · ~22h 20m drive
Honolulu, HI3760 mi · ~108h 37m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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