Concordia University-Nebraska
Concordia Teachers College Concordia College Concordia University
Seward, Nebraska 68434-1556
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Concordia University-Nebraska is a private institution in Seward with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1148, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,415 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,016.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bulldogs
History & Fun Facts
- •The academic programs were expanded in 1905 with the addition of two years of college studies.
- •By 1908, a fourth year of high school was added to the program.
- •In December 1918, the Lutheran Seminary, as the university was then named, suffered infection during the 1918 flu pandemic with at least 15% of the student body being infected and one student dying.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1148
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
73.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Programs (73)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NE state average