# Concordia University-Nebraska

Private nonprofit college in Seward, NE. IPEDS ID 180984.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/concordia-university-nebraska · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/concordia-university-nebraska.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 86% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $23,965 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 65%; beats 78% of NE colleges and 69% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $52,415; beats 37% of NE colleges and 48% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,107 |
| 30-48k | $20,295 |
| 48-75k | $21,442 |
| 75-110k | $25,401 |
| 110k+ | $26,433 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.28 years on average (47% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $52,415 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,107 | $81,778 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $20,295 | $86,863 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $21,442 | $91,772 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $25,401 | $108,716 | 6.9 years |
| 110k+ | $26,433 | $113,133 | 7.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $53,292
- Tuition and fees: $40,640
- Housing and meals: $10,350; books: $1,070

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,587 applicants, 1,429 admitted, 381 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 86%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 90%, ACT 19–26 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (42 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $51,159 | $60,031 | $25,250 |
| Theology / Ministry | $19,316 | $58,162 | $27,750 |
| Religious Education | $55,023 | $55,729 | $29,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $48,490 | $27,000 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $29,273 | $48,215 | $26,865 |
| Biology | $27,785 | $47,419 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $39,883 | $47,074 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,067 | $45,047 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,086 | $38,865 | $23,670 |
| Agriculture | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business / Corporate Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $61,940 (Lincoln, NE), $62,380 (NE), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Business → Management analyst: median wage $68,140 (Lincoln, NE), $75,360 (NE), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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