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Concordia University-Nebraska

Seward, NE · Private nonprofit · 4-year · The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod · Lutheran

Real cost

Average price after aid $23,965 a year

Median debt at graduation: $25,750 (all students)

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Concordia University, Nebraska, in Seward, is an institution of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Its official pages describe weekday chapel at 11 a.m. during classes, weekly evening prayer and a student-led Wednesday praise service, and a required Cornerstones sequence that includes Old Testament and New Testament courses. The university lists a theology major and student-led Bible studies, and it describes mission trips abroad and local service partners.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Concordia University-Nebraska

  1. MonToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
  2. TueToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
    • 9:00PMPrayer
  3. WedToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
    • 9:00PMWorship night
  4. ThuToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
    • 9:00PMPrayer
  5. FriToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Every weekday during classes, more than 300 students and campus community members gather at 11 a.m. to sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs in chapel.”

    Source: cune.edu
  • “A variety of opportunities to study God's Word together are offered for students throughout each semester including small groups and Bible studies.”

    Source: cune.edu
  • “Concordia offers many different international mission trips so you can demonstrate God’s love while serving the world and discovering a different culture.”

    Source: cune.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Chapel meets every weekday during classes at 11 a.m., PRAISE meets Wednesdays at 9 p.m., and The Attic Bible study meets on Sunday nights.

Source: cune.edu
Where do I find community?

Students can join small groups and Bible studies throughout the semester, and The Attic, a campus-wide Bible study, meets Sunday nights.

Source: cune.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Concordia offers many international mission trips, and the Mission Minded Students group promotes domestic and international mission opportunities.

Source: cune.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
66 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$5,451

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

AWorship and chapel: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

92 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Weekday chapel at 11 a.m. during classes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every weekday during classes, more than 300 students and campus community members gather at 11 a.m. to sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs in chapel.”
      Chapel is held every weekday during classes at 11 a.m.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (PRAISE on Wednesdays at 9 p.m., described as a student-led devotional time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “PRAISE! takes place in Weller Chapel on Wednesdays at 9 p.m.”
      A student-led praise and devotional time is held weekly on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in Weller Chapel.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Evening prayer is quoted, and the Tuesday and Thursday evenings are quoted; recorded as weekly.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 9 p.m., a faithful group of students gather around the time-honored liturgies of the church.”
      Evening Prayer is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 9 p.m.
    2. Residence Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/student-life/residence-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Attend daily chapel, evening prayer and student- and faculty-led Bible studies.”
      Residence life pages list daily chapel, evening prayer and Bible studies among campus options.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Ryan Matthias, our campus pastor, is available to provide you with spiritual counseling.”
      A named campus pastor serves students.
      “Rev. Ryan Matthias T-L Irrigation, LeRoy and Jean Thom Chaplain; Theology Instructor 402-643-7216 Ryan.Matthias@cune.edu”
      Rev. Ryan Matthias is listed as chaplain and theology instructor, with the ministry office contact.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “PRAISE! takes place in Weller Chapel on Wednesdays at 9 p.m.”
      A student-led praise and devotional time is held weekly on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in Weller Chapel.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer7 to 9 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 5 chapel, 1 worship night, 2 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Cornerstones sequence required of all students includes Religion 121, Religion 131 and Theology 210 (three theology or religion courses).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Living Stones General Education Curriculum | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/academics/undergraduate/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Religion 121 - History and Literature of the Old Testament Religion 131 - History and Literature of the New Testament Theology 210 - Faith and Life”
      The Cornerstones sequence required of all students includes Old Testament, New Testament and Faith and Life courses.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Religion 121 (Old Testament) and Religion 131 (New Testament) are both in the required Cornerstones sequence.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Living Stones General Education Curriculum | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/academics/undergraduate/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Religion 121 - History and Literature of the Old Testament Religion 131 - History and Literature of the New Testament Theology 210 - Faith and Life”
      The Cornerstones sequence required of all students includes Old Testament, New Testament and Faith and Life courses.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The university's philosophy of Christian higher education describes an education in harmony with the Word of God and the intersection of faith and learning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/about-concordia · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “provides an education in harmony with the Word of God in the pursuit of truth and the intersection of faith and learning.”
      The university's philosophy of Christian higher education describes faith and learning as intersecting.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. B.A. Theology | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/academics/undergraduate/theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “B.A. Theology Major Minor”
      A theology major is offered.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. About Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/about-concordia · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, believes, teaches and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant and infallible Word of God.”
      The university is an institution of the LCMS and states its belief in Scripture.
      “Concordia Nebraska subscribes to the three ecumenical creeds and the Lutheran Confessions contained in the Book of Concord because they are a true exposition of the Word of God.”
      The university publishes its confessional statement.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

77 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two named ministry staff on the spiritual life page: the campus pastor and the Campus Director of Christian Education.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Ryan Matthias, our campus pastor, is available to provide you with spiritual counseling.”
      A named campus pastor serves students.
      “Rebekah Freed Campus Director of Christian Education and Housing Coordinator 402-643-7405 rebekah.freed@cune.edu”
      Rebekah Freed is the campus director of Christian education.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Campus-wide Attic Bible study every Sunday night, small groups and Bible studies each semester, student-led ministry groups, and the Mission Minded Students group.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A variety of opportunities to study God's Word together are offered for students throughout each semester including small groups and Bible studies.”
      Bible studies and small groups are offered each semester.
      “The Attic, a campus-wide Bible study led by campus pastor, professors or local LCMS pastors, is offered every Sunday night on campus.”
      A campus-wide Bible study meets every Sunday night.
      “Faith-based clubs, mission groups and service organizations at Concordia help you to connect with peers who share your commitment to living out your Christian faith in meaningful ways.”
      Student-led faith-based clubs and mission groups exist.
    2. Serve Abroad | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/student-life/serve-abroad · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Mission Minded Students (MMS) group exists on campus to promote domestic and international mission opportunities for Concordia students.”
      A student group promotes domestic and international missions.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (The spiritual life page says students can attend services at nearby churches in Seward and the area; the page links to a list of churches in Seward.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students can attend services at a variety of nearby churches in Seward and the surrounding area.”
      Students are directed to nearby churches in Seward.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The campus pastor leads spiritual counseling and campus worship. This is the only senior spiritual life leader named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Ryan Matthias, our campus pastor, is available to provide you with spiritual counseling.”
      A named campus pastor serves students.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

81 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Global Opportunities office for serve-abroad trips and service opportunities; contact named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Serve Abroad | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/student-life/serve-abroad · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Visit our Global Opportunities page for more details on upcoming serve abroad opportunities, or contact Julie Johnston Hermann.”
      A named office coordinates serve-abroad opportunities.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Many different international mission trips are offered; the lower level is recorded.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Serve Abroad | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/student-life/serve-abroad · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Concordia offers many different international mission trips so you can demonstrate God’s love while serving the world and discovering a different culture.”
      The university offers many international mission trips.
      “Past mission trips have included teaching English as a second language in Poland, medical mission trips to Guatemala and spreading the Gospel and serving local communities in places like the Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Peru and Uruguay.”
      Past mission trips went to several countries on several continents.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Named local service partners include Kids Against Hunger and inner-city ministries on Urban Plunge weekends.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Serve Abroad | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/student-life/serve-abroad · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “packing meals for Kids Against Hunger or engaging with inner-city ministries on an Urban Plunge weekend”
      Local service partners include Kids Against Hunger and inner-city ministries.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (Past mission trips listed in the Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Peru, Uruguay, Poland, Guatemala and other places.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Serve Abroad | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/student-life/serve-abroad · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Past mission trips have included teaching English as a second language in Poland, medical mission trips to Guatemala and spreading the Gospel and serving local communities in places like the Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Peru and Uruguay.”
      Past mission trips went to several countries on several continents.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Serve Abroad | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/student-life/serve-abroad · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Mission Minded Students (MMS) group exists on campus to promote domestic and international mission opportunities for Concordia students.”
      A student group promotes domestic and international missions.
      “Concordia offers many different international mission trips so you can demonstrate God’s love while serving the world and discovering a different culture.”
      The university offers many international mission trips.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held every weekday during classes at 11 a.m. and draws more than 300 students and campus community members.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every weekday during classes, more than 300 students and campus community members gather at 11 a.m. to sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs in chapel.”
      Chapel is held every weekday during classes at 11 a.m.
  • All students take Religion 121 (Old Testament) and Religion 131 (New Testament) as part of the required Cornerstones sequence.
    Sources (1)
    1. Living Stones General Education Curriculum | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/academics/undergraduate/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Religion 121 - History and Literature of the Old Testament Religion 131 - History and Literature of the New Testament Theology 210 - Faith and Life”
      The Cornerstones sequence required of all students includes Old Testament, New Testament and Faith and Life courses.
      “A prescribed four course sequence all students take as the foundation of their Concordia education.”
      Cornerstones courses are required of all students.
  • The university publishes its confessional statement and a theology major is offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. About Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/about-concordia · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, believes, teaches and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant and infallible Word of God.”
      The university is an institution of the LCMS and states its belief in Scripture.
      “Concordia Nebraska subscribes to the three ecumenical creeds and the Lutheran Confessions contained in the Book of Concord because they are a true exposition of the Word of God.”
      The university publishes its confessional statement.
    2. B.A. Theology | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/academics/undergraduate/theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “B.A. Theology Major Minor”
      A theology major is offered.
  • Mission trips abroad and a student mission group are listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Serve Abroad | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/student-life/serve-abroad · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Concordia offers many different international mission trips so you can demonstrate God’s love while serving the world and discovering a different culture.”
      The university offers many international mission trips.
      “The Mission Minded Students (MMS) group exists on campus to promote domestic and international mission opportunities for Concordia students.”
      A student group promotes domestic and international missions.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life at Concordia University, Nebraska (Weller Chapel and the campus pastor's office)

  • Address: 800 N. Columbia Ave., Seward, NE 68434
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: cune.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, cune.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Every weekday during classes, more than 300 students and campus community members gather at 11 a.m. to sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs in chapel.”
    Chapel is held every weekday during classes at 11 a.m.
    “Rev. Ryan Matthias, our campus pastor, is available to provide you with spiritual counseling.”
    A named campus pastor serves students.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 2

  • Serve abroad mission tripsOff campus
    International mission trips, past trips to several countries.
  • Mission Minded StudentsOn campus
    Campus group that promotes domestic and international mission opportunities.

Faith formation 1

  • The Attic campus-wide Bible studyOn campus
    Sundays, night
    Campus-wide Bible study led by campus pastor, professors or local LCMS pastors.

Worship and prayer 1

  • PRAISEOn campus
    Wednesdays 9 PM
    Student-led devotional and praise time in Weller Chapel.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Monday–Friday11:00 AMCampus chapel · During classes (academic year). Recorded from the spiritual life page.

Worship night 1

  • Wednesday9:00 PMWeller Chapel · PRAISE, a student-led devotional time.

Prayer 1

  • Tuesday, Thursday9:00 PMCampus · Evening Prayer; location not stated.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | Concordia University, Nebraskacune.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Every weekday during classes, more than 300 students and campus community members gather at 11 a.m. to sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs in chapel.”
    Chapel is held every weekday during classes at 11 a.m.
    “On Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 9 p.m., a faithful group of students gather around the time-honored liturgies of the church.”
    Evening Prayer is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 9 p.m.
    “PRAISE! takes place in Weller Chapel on Wednesdays at 9 p.m.”
    A student-led praise and devotional time is held weekly on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in Weller Chapel.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$19,107
$30,001–$48,000$20,295
$48,001–$75,000$21,442
$75,001–$110,000$25,401
Over $110,000$26,433

Full cost of attendance before aid: $53,292 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,934
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 49% · Women 51%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
18%
Total students3,423
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$23,965
Cost of attendance (per year)$53,292
Median federal debt at graduation$25,750
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
65%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
63%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
55%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
77%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$52,415
Admission rate86%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $926 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants11%

Value index: 55 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
MajorMedian earnings
Business (general)$60,031
Theology$58,162
Religious Education$55,729
Kinesiology and exercise science$48,490
Behavioral Sciences$48,215
Biology$47,419
Psychology$47,074
Teacher education$45,047
Secondary education$38,865

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Agriculture, Arts management, Biochemistry, Business/Corporate Communications, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computer science, Criminal justice, Design, Education (general), English, Fine arts, Geography, Global studies, History, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences, Natural resources and conservation, Physical Sciences, Physics, Public health, Public relations, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious Music and Worship, Romance languages, Special education, Teaching English as a second language, Theatre.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
FieldShare of degrees
Education21%
Business17%
Psychology10%
Parks, recreation and fitness7%
Theology and religious studies7%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates5%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older0%
On-campus room and board (per year)$10,850
SportsNAIA · Great Plains Athletic Conference
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member14 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 6%IPEDS, 2023–24
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$30,481IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 33% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceLincoln Airport (LNK)About 18 miles away · about 35 minutes by car
Nearest major airportEppley Airfield (OMA)About 68 miles away
Town population7,678Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreLincolnAbout 23 miles away · about 40 minutes by car
Typical weather23°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Seward, NE

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Concordia University-Nebraska, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miSpiritual Life at Concordia University, Nebraska (Weller Chapel and the campus pastor's office): 0.2 miConcordia University-Nebraska (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusChristian centerOpen a street map ›

No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the church.

Questions families ask

Is Concordia University-Nebraska a Christian college?
Yes. Concordia University-Nebraska is a Christian college. Its sponsor is The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
What is Concordia University-Nebraska’s Compass Score?
82 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Concordia University-Nebraska?
Chapel is listed at Campus chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
Is Concordia University-Nebraska Compass Recommended?
Yes. Concordia University-Nebraska meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 180984
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
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