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Concordia is in Seward, Nebraska. Seward is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is classified as a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod college. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Concordia offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching.
Not all applicants to Concordia are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 610 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 580 in 2005. People seek out Concordia, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,330 students study at Concordia (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Concordia offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Concordia can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Great Plains Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Concordia attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Concordia is a Christ-centered learning community for students preparing to be dynamic servant leaders in the church and world."
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University
800 N Columbia Ave
Seward, NE 68434
General Phone: (402) 643-3651
Admissions Phone: (402) 643-7233
Financial Aid Phone: (402) 643-7270
http://www.cune.edu
Concordia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 158 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, elementary/middle school admin, ESL instruction, secondary school administration, education, early childhood education, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 145 | religious education, theology, pre-ministerial studies, religious music |
| Business And Management | 45 | business management, business, MIS, accounting |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | family systems |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology, behavioral sciences, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | English, geography, history, Spanish language |
| Media | 9 | communication and journalism, journalism |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 379 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 63 | 7 |
In 2005, Concordia had a total enrollment of 1,330 students (1,221 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 18% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 36% |
| Missouri | 13% |
| Colorado | 10% |
| Texas | 7% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 873 of its 1,221 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Seward, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 778 | 687 | 88% | 291 | 42% |
| Men | 379 | 334 | 88% | 144 | 43% |
| Women | 399 | 353 | 88% | 147 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 25% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (402) 643-7233
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,724 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,724 |
| Room and board | $ 4,710 |
| Room charge | $ 2,070 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,640 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 254100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (402) 643-7270
Concordia has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $55,468 | 4 | $54,162 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $50,909 | 9 | $50,270 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $45,959 | 5 | $45,714 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $49,955 | 18 | $49,869 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 177 | 115 | 292 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Track | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| Basketball | 15 | 22 | 37 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 60 | 88 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concordia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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