Concordia celebrates record enrollment

Concordia's total student enrollment number for 2010-11 is the largest in its 117 year history. As of the official census date, a total of 2146 students were enrolled at the school, a jump of more than 300 from last year. Concordia has seen increases in each of the last four years.

"We have a very dedicated faculty and staff," said Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, president of Concordia. "They are committed to truly living our vision to grow and expand Concordia's influence to diverse populations by fostering collaboration and adapting to our changing environment while remaining faithful to our mission. At the same time, we are committed to carefully managing our expenses in every area of the university, allowing us to offer students affordable, excellent, Lutheran Christian higher education."

Concordia's enrollment news was good for both the Seward and the Lincoln campuses. Over 300 additional students enrolled in graduate programs housed at the Fallbrook facility, 761 from last year's 460.  The undergraduate total increased to 1385 from last year's 1257.

Founded in 1894 by the The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Concordia a private, coeducational institution committed to providing excellent professional and liberal arts programs in an environment that richly supports the Christian growth of its students. It was one of 10 Midwest regional colleges and universities named to U.S. News & World Report's 2011 "Great Schools, Great Prices" rankings.

"We praise God for His continued blessings and for the outstanding students He continues to send to Concordia," said Friedrich.