Concordia University Nebraska: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Concordia University Nebraska is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,050 students enrolled. This college was established in 1894 and is the only college located in Seward, Nebraska.

Concordia University Nebraska is affiliated with Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are offered at Concordia University Nebraska.

Majors
Offered
60
Concordia University Nebraska deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Psychology, Theology and Religion, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Concordia University Nebraska is fair at 72% (close to Nebraska average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Fair
The graduation rate at Concordia University Nebraska is average: 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at Concordia University Nebraska is pretty good: 12:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, $37,000 per year. The additional fees at Concordia University Nebraska beyond tuition are roughly $800; this comes to $37,800 per year.

Read the details about Concordia University Nebraska additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
91%
Easy
According to government data, 1,605 applications were submitted and 1,458 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

Concordia University Nebraska will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Concordia University Nebraska in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
Concordia University Nebraska provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Concordia University Nebraska, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Concordia University Nebraska offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,000 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - nearly $4,200 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Concordia University Nebraska. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Concordia University Nebraska appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Concordia University Nebraska Location and Address

Postal Address:
Concordia University Nebraska
800 N Columbia Ave
Seward, Nebraska
68434-1556, USA
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