Concordia University-Nebraska

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Founded in 1894, Concordia University Nebraska is a private Lutheran institution located in Seward. Students can choose from over 40 online bachelor's and master's degrees in fields such as education, healthcare, business, and leadership. Concordia boasts small class sizes and an average 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. Graduate students can access multiple high-quality programs, including a coaching and athletics administration and exercise sciences master's program. This program is offered in partnership with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association and includes 36 core credits and four elective credits. Notable classes include research methods and analysis, principles of coaching and leadership, and legal aspects of sports. Students complete a cumulative portfolio to graduate. Master's students can usually earn their degree in 15 months. Distance learners access coursework using the Blackboard online learning management system. Students complete assignments such as essays, group projects, and exams. Concordia follows an 11-week course format.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

66% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Considered (not required)	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Considered (not required)	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Considered (not required)	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

25k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

67%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✔	✔
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✔	✔
3	Architecture And Related Services	✔	✔	✕
4	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✕	✕
5	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✕	✕
6	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
7	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✔
8	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
9	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	✕	✕	✔
10	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
11	Education	✔	✔	✔
12	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✔	✔	✕
13	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
14	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✔	✔	✕
15	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✔
16	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✔	✕
17	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✔	✔
18	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
19	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
20	History	✔	✔	✔
21	History	✔	✔	✔
22	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
23	Legal Professions And Studies	✔	✔	✔
24	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
25	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
26	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✔
27	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✔	✔
28	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✔
29	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
30	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
31	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✕	✕
32	Security And Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
33	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
34	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✔