Concordia University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Concordia University-Nebraska is a private research university in Seward, Nebraska, enrolling about 1,283 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 85.72% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,415 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,640
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,965 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 85.72% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,283 95.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.89%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 18.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1148
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,392
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,587
- Room & Board: $10,850 annual estimate
Concordia University-Nebraska: what the data shows
Common questions about Concordia University-Nebraska, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Concordia University-Nebraska?
Concordia University-Nebraska is located in Seward, NE (ZIP 68434-1556).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Concordia University-Nebraska public or private?
Concordia University-Nebraska is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Concordia University-Nebraska cost?
Published tuition: $40,640.
Average net price after aid: $23,965.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,107 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,295 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,442 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,401 |
| $110,001+ | $26,433 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $162,560.
How hard is it to get into Concordia University-Nebraska?
Admission rate: 85.72%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1148 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Concordia University-Nebraska?
Total enrollment: 1,283 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,392 students.
Graduate enrollment: 479 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Nebraska?
150%-time completion rate: 64.89%.
First-year retention: 79.5%.
What do graduates of Concordia University-Nebraska earn?
Median earnings: $44,527 six years after entry; $52,415 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,750.
11.38% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Concordia University-Nebraska known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (67 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (62 completions)
- Religious Education (36 completions)
- Psychology, General (35 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (27 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (24 completions)
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor (20 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (16 completions)
- Reading Teacher Education (16 completions)
- 00.0010 (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Concordia University-Nebraska a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 85.72%; completion rate 64.89%; median earnings $52,415 at 10 years; net price $23,965. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$40,640
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Concordia University-Nebraska was $40,640.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,965
2024 Value
In 2024 Concordia University-Nebraska had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,965.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$95,860 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,965 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$162,560 4-Year Tuition
$10,850 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,070 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$52,560 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$210,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Concordia University-Nebraska.
Financial Aid by Income Level
11.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
26.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Concordia University-Nebraska was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Concordia University-Nebraska in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $24,750 | $24,750 | $18,638 |
| 2014 | $25,950 | $25,950 | $18,557 |
| 2015 | $27,110 | $27,110 | $19,322 |
| 2016 | $28,480 | $28,480 | $19,450 |
| 2017 | $31,000 | $31,000 | $19,789 |
| 2018 | $32,220 | $32,220 | $20,331 |
| 2019 | $33,490 | $33,490 | $20,763 |
| 2020 | $34,900 | $34,900 | $22,035 |
| 2021 | $36,310 | $36,310 | $22,029 |
| 2022 | $37,720 | $37,720 | $22,537 |
| 2023 | $39,330 | $39,330 | $24,016 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85.72% Acceptance Rate
1,587 Total Applicants
1,429 Students Admitted
381 First-Time Students Enrolled
26.66% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1148
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Concordia University-Nebraska reported total enrollment of about 1,283 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.4%), and Non-Resident Alien (5.9%). About 11.38% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 18.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Concordia University-Nebraska in 2024 is 1,283 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,392 students. Graduate enrollment is about 479 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 73.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
51.12% 100% Completion Time
64.89% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 51.12% of students graduating from Concordia University-Nebraska completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 61% male / 39% female
- Curriculum and Instruction: 8% male / 92% female
- Religious Education: 28% male / 72% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Concordia University-Nebraska.
Return on Investment
$25,750 Median Student Debt
$52,415 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.13% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
446.79% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Concordia University-Nebraska.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 52 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 67 completions
2. Curriculum and Instruction: 62 completions
3. Religious Education: 36 completions
4. Psychology, General: 35 completions
5. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 27 completions
6. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 24 completions
7. Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor: 20 completions
8. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 16 completions
9. Reading Teacher Education: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Concordia University-Nebraska.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Concordia University-Nebraska graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Concordia University-Nebraska from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,919
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,451
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Concordia University-Nebraska is a private non-profit institution located in Seward, NE, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Curriculum and Instruction, Religious Education. Enrollment is approximately 1,283 students. Student body composition includes White (73.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.4%), Non-Resident Alien (5.9%). The admission rate is 85.72%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1148. The 150%-time completion rate is 64.89%. Approximately 11.38% of students receive Pell Grants. About 18.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Seward, NE 68434-1556
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 52 distinct degree programs, Concordia University-Nebraska provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Concordia University-Nebraska located?
Concordia University-Nebraska is located in Seward, NE.
What is Concordia University-Nebraska's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Concordia University-Nebraska is 85.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,587 applicants and 1,429 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Concordia University-Nebraska cost?
Reported tuition is $40,640 and average net price is $23,965 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,850 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Concordia University-Nebraska?
Concordia University-Nebraska reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,392 students, White (73.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Concordia University-Nebraska?
About 18.3% of students at Concordia University-Nebraska are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Concordia University-Nebraska?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Concordia University-Nebraska reports midpoint SAT about 1148 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Concordia University-Nebraska earn?
Median earnings are $44,527 six years after entry and $52,415 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Nebraska?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Concordia University-Nebraska students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,750.
Is Concordia University-Nebraska public or private?
Concordia University-Nebraska is a private nonprofit institution located in Seward, NE.
Is Concordia University-Nebraska an HBCU?
No. Concordia University-Nebraska is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Concordia University-Nebraska a tribal college?
No. Concordia University-Nebraska is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Nebraska college costs
- Nebraska colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nebraska
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.