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Concordia University Seward

Seward, Nebraska

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Overview

Enrollment

3,047
Concordia University Seward overview
Location Seward, Nebraska
Online cune.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Concordia University Seward overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Concordia University Nebraska, located in Seward, Nebraska, sits approximately 25 miles west of the state capital of Lincoln. Founded in 1894 by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, this private institution operates on a 120-acre residential campus featuring a mix of historic and modern academic buildings. The university maintains its Lutheran heritage while serving students of all backgrounds, with notable programs in teacher education, business, and church work ministries. Concordia offers traditional undergraduate housing in several residence halls, where most students live on campus for their first two years. As a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference, the Concordia Bulldogs compete in NAIA Division II athletics, with particularly strong baseball and basketball programs.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

Concordia University-Seward is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
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SAT 1000/1250
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.52

Applications Accepted

90.8% 
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Applications Due Aug 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,000
Costs for Concordia University Seward
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$720
Room and Board $10,050
Budget for Other Expenses$2,580
Total One Year Cost$51,350

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

53% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Concordia University Seward students
Subject Percent of Class
Education 30%
Business 21%
Theology and Religious Vvocations 8%
Visual and Performing Arts 7%
Psychology 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024