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Concordia University Nebraska acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Concordia University Nebraska, a private college in Nebraska, reports a 86% acceptance rate and sits in the accessible band. In practice that means it admits most qualified applicants, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Your odds at Concordia University Nebraska
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Concordia University Nebraska weighs, where it ranks among Nebraska schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1210, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
86%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1210
of admitted students
Type
Private
Seward, NE
Average net price
$23,965
per year after aid

What do students study at Concordia University Nebraska?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Education · 54 (21.4%)Business, Management and Marketing · 44 (17.5%)Psychology · 24 (9.5%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 18 (7.1%)Theology and Religious Vocations · 17 (6.7%)Agriculture and Agricultural Operations · 15 (6%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 14 (5.6%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 14 (5.6%)Visual and Performing Arts · 13 (5.2%)

Will I get into Concordia University Nebraska?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Concordia University Nebraska, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Concordia University Nebraska?

Your odds at Concordia University Nebraska are not the same as its 86% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Concordia University Nebraska in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Concordia University Nebraska hard to get into?

Concordia University Nebraska is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 86% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Concordia University Nebraska?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Concordia University Nebraska, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Concordia University Nebraska reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Concordia University Nebraska?

Concordia University Nebraska does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1210. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Concordia University Nebraska.

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Your chances at Concordia University Nebraska by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Concordia University Nebraska for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Concordia University Nebraska with a 3.1 GPA and a 1150 SAT?

About 98% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1150 SAT, the middle of Concordia University Nebraska's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1210 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Concordia University Nebraska by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 108025th pctSAT 1150middleSAT 121075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.566%Likely79%Safety87%Safety70%Safety
2.888%Safety94%Safety96%Safety93%Safety
3.197%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.498%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/concordia-university-nebraska.

How to get into Concordia University Nebraska

Built from Concordia University Nebraska's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

There is no formula that guarantees a spot at Concordia University Nebraska, but the applicants who get in tend to do the same four things. Here is what the numbers say each one looks like.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Concordia University Nebraska carries about a 3.05 core GPA and a 1160 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Concordia University Nebraska weighs

Concordia University Nebraska rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Concordia University Nebraska's exact dates at www.cune.edu.

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How many students apply to Concordia University Nebraska, and how many get in?

Concordia University Nebraska admitted 1,429 of the 1,587 students who applied for fall 2023, which works out to 90%. 381 enrolled. Only about 27% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Concordia University Nebraska enrolls about 1,283 undergraduates in total, 51% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Applied
1,587
fall 2023
Admitted
1,429
90% of applicants
Enrolled
381
27% yield
Undergraduates
1,283
Seward, distant town

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Concordia University Nebraska?

Concordia University Nebraska is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Concordia University Nebraska looks for

What Concordia University Nebraska weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Concordia University Nebraska are rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Concordia University Nebraska's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Interview
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Concordia University Nebraska

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Concordia University Nebraska
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
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How much does Concordia University Nebraska cost after financial aid?

Concordia University Nebraska's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $53,292 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $40,640. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,965 a year, and it ranges from $19,107 for families earning under $30,000 to $26,433 for families earning over $110,000. 11% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$53,292
per year, before aid
Average net price
$23,965
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
11%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$19,107
$30k to $48k$20,295
$48k to $75k$21,442
$75k to $110k$25,401
Over $110k$26,433

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Concordia University Nebraska graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Concordia University Nebraska student who received federal aid earns $52,415 a year, up from $44,527 at six years. 65% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $25,750; 26% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$52,415
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
65%
within six years
Retention
80%
return for year two
Median debt
$25,750
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Concordia University Nebraska compares in Nebraska

Concordia University Nebraska ranks #10 most selective of 14 schools in Nebraska in our database.

Among the 14 Nebraska schools we track, Concordia University Nebraska ranks #10 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like College of Saint Mary (NE) (45%) and York University (NE) (52%) sit nearby, which makes Nebraska a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

College of Saint Mary (NE)
45%acceptance · NE
York University (NE)
52%acceptance · NE
Bellevue University
65%acceptance · NE
Midland University
66%acceptance · NE
Hastings College
72%acceptance · NE
Peru State College
78%acceptance · NE
Creighton University
80%acceptance · NE
Chadron State College
80%acceptance · NE
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Similar to Concordia University Nebraska

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting Concordia University Nebraska often weigh Bellarmine University, Long Island University, and Xavier University, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

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Long Island University
86%acceptance · NY
Xavier University
86%acceptance · OH
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Mercy University
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Frequently asked questions

What is Concordia University Nebraska's acceptance rate?

Concordia University Nebraska admitted 1,429 of 1,587 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 90% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 27% of admitted students enrolled.

Is Concordia University Nebraska test-optional?

Yes. Concordia University Nebraska reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Concordia University Nebraska cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Concordia University Nebraska, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $23,965 a year against a sticker price of about $53,292. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $19,107 on average.

What do Concordia University Nebraska graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Concordia University Nebraska are $52,415 a year among students who received federal aid, and 65% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Concordia University Nebraska value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Concordia University Nebraska weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Concordia University Nebraska consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Concordia University Nebraska's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Concordia University Nebraska?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Concordia University Nebraska specifically.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.