Common questions and fast facts

• More than 1200 students from 43 states and several foreign countries are studying here
• Nearly 90 percent of our health professions and pre-law graduates are accepted by medical and law colleges
• Concordia is ranked in the top tier of the Midwest Region of best baccalaureate colleges category in U.S. News and World Report's rankings
• Concordia's student/faculty ratio is 14:1
• Concordia has more than 50 undergraduate programs and numerous pre-professional programs from which to choose -- majors range from art to education, chemistry and theology, and many other disciplines in-between
• Students fill more than 500 on-campus part-time jobs
• Nearly 98 percent of our students receive financial assistance
• Nearly 80% of our faculty have earned the highest degree in their respective fields of study
• There are 15 music ensembles within the music department, including the University A Cappella Choir and Wind Ensemble, both of which tour nationally and internationally
• Concordia is a leader in preparing professional workers for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
• Concordia offers 18 intercollegiate athletic programs and is a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference, one of the premier conferences in the National Assocation of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
• Our student-athletes claimed the 2005 Great Plains Athletic Conference All-Sports Trophy
• Third year in a row that Concordia led the GPAC in the number of Scholar-Athletes recognized by NAIA
• Close to 100% placement rates in mathematics, biology, physics, computer science, pre-seminary, and DCE.

Full-time (12-18 hours per semester), $10,290
All hours less than 12 credit hours, $640
Overload (beyond 18 hours, per credit hour), $640

Semester room & board

Dorm shared room + unlimited meals, $2,640
Dorm shared room + 15 meals per week, $2,545
Dorm shared room + 10 meals per week, $2,485
Suite room + unlimited meals, $2,795
Suite room + 15 meals per week, $2,700
Suite room + 10 meals per week, $2,640
Apartment + 5 meal plan 10 month rental, $2,580

Undergraduate sample, per year

Tuition, $20,580
Dorm shared room and unlimited meal plan, $5,280
Technology fee (charged to all full-time students), $120
Total, $25,980

So what's the bottom line? Add together your costs for tuition, room and board, then subtract from that amount your financial aid package. The resulting number is your out-of-pocket costs.

Concordia was ranked in the top tier at No.19 of the Midwest Region of best baccalaureate colleges category in U.S. News and World Report's rankings.

• Concordia is the highest ranked Nebraska school in its class.

• Based an overall score of 61, Concordia also compares well with schools in other categories and regions. Concordia, Nebraska's overall score was the highest among all schools that are part of the Concordia University System.

What is there to do on campus?

There are many student organizations , intramural sports , special events like Homecoming or Spring Weekend , participate or be a spectator at athletic events, or just hang out in the dorm rooms

What is there to do off-campus?

Plenty, see a longer list here. In Seward, there is the Rivoli movie theatre, Neutral Groundz Coffee House, Sparetime Bowling Alley, various restaurants or city parks, etc. In addition, the city of Lincoln is just 25 minutes away … you can do almost anything in Lincoln, such as shopping, movies, the zoo, Saltdogs baseball games (AA league), etc.

What GPA/Test score do I need to be admitted?

Currently our middle range for the ACT is 22-26 and our average GPA range is approximately 3.4-3.6. Conditional acceptance is also possible; please contact the admission office for more details about the conditional acceptance process.

If I do not file the FAFSA can I still get financial aid from Concordia?

Yes, you can still receive financial aid through Concordia, but you will not be eligible for any government aid, including federal grants or student loans. We highly recommend you file the FAFSA if you are even considering using student loans to help cover the costs of attending college

Is there housing in the area for my parents if they come with me on my campus visit?

Yes, there are several housing options available for your parents. These include on-campus guest housing, Super 8, or The Liberty House Bed and Breakfast. Please contact the admission office for more information on these accommodations.

Do you offer athletic scholarships?

Yes, we offer athletic scholarships for all 18 intercollegiate sports teams offered. The amount of these scholarships can vary depending on the coach’s evaluation of your ability and the needs of the program.

Do you have vocal groups available for students?

There are four different choirs on campus— A Cappella Choir and Concordia Singers are auditioned, touring choirs that are part of Concordia's large and active music program. The Chamber Choir is a select group of students from the A Cappella Choir. Concordia Chorale is a non-audition choir that is open to any students on campus.

Do you have instrumental groups available for students?

There are many different instrumental groups on campus for students. These include the Concordia Wind Ensemble, university/community band, jazz band, brass quintet, woodwind quintet, flute ensemble, percussion ensemble, and handbell choirs.

If you are taking the ACT, enter code 002442 to have your score sent to Concordia University, Nebraska. If you are taking the SAT, enter code R6116. If you are filling out the FAFSA and would like the results to come to us, enter code 002541.

• Applicants: 1409
• Admitted: 1080
• Enrolled: 264

Academic profile

• GPA – 3.51
• ACT – 23.7
• SAT – 1037
• High School Rank: 51% in top quarter of graduating class

Program profile
Concordia's top ten majors

• Education – 92 students
• Business – 20
• DCE – 19
• Pre-Seminary – 12
• Sports Management – 12
• Music – 12
• Graphic Design – 9
• Psychology – 8
• Exercise Science – 6
• Art – 5

Personal profile

• Female: 54%
• Male: 46%

Student origin

• Nebraska: 35%
• Other states: 65%

Religious affiliation

• Lutheran: 71%
• Catholic: 6%
• Other: 22%

Activities

• Athletics: 44%
• Intramurals: 50%
• Art, music and drama: 55%
• Clubs and organizations: 60%