Concordia University, Nebraska, was originally established as the Concordia Teachers College in 1894. It became a part of the Concordia University System in 1995, and was granted university status in the year 1998. The campus of the university is spread across 120 acres of land in Seward, Nebraska. Concordia University's recent enrollments have been more than 1,000 students from over 40 states and a number of countries worldwide.
Concordia University, Nebraska offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Besides, several degree completion and adult education programs are also available.
The sports teams of Concordia University, Nebraska are known as the Bulldogs. The athletics department of the university fields men’s and women’s teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.
Concordia is in Seward, NE. 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 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 460 to 570 in 2007.
The most successful professors at Concordia are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,279 students study at the school (in 2007).
Very few students at Concordia attend part-time. The school offers a real campus feel. Concordia makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Great Plains Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school 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 68434-1556
General Phone: (800) 535-5494
http://www.cune.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 214 | ESL instruction, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, reading teaching, early childhood education, teacher ed, secondary school administration, elementary/middle school admin, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 54 | religious education, theology, pre-ministerial studies, religious music |
| Business And Management | 24 | business management, business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | English, geography, history, Spanish language |
| Science | 14 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | family systems |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Media | 7 | communication studies, communication and journalism, journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 216 | 30 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 88 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 73 | 6 |
In 2007, Concordia had a total enrollment of 1,279 students (1,151 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 37% |
| Colorado | 11% |
| Missouri | 10% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 929 of its 1,151 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 1,409 | 1,080 | 77% | 264 | 24% |
| Men | 643 | 479 | 74% | 122 | 25% |
| Women | 766 | 601 | 78% | 142 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 23% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,790 |
| Room and board | $ 5,070 |
| Room charge | $ 2,170 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 254100)
Concordia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 38 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $62,841 | 6 | $60,922 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $55,110 | 3 | $55,508 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $50,183 | 7 | $47,818 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $54,097 | 17 | $53,921 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 192 | 129 | 321 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Track | 37 | 39 | 76 |
| Basketball | 16 | 20 | 36 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 70 | 101 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
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 degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| 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 services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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