Concordia University

Concordia University Nebraska, established in 1894 and also known as Concordia, is a private, coeducational university located in Seward, Nebraska. It is spread across an area of 120 acres. Concordia offers both graduate and undergraduate programs in several subjects like Education and Family Life ministry. It operates a degree completion program which is meant for working professionals. Concordia is known for its theatre and music department which organizes educational and concert series of musical and artistic performances.

Concordia has an active campus life. It has over 30 clubs and student organizations. There are several service-oriented groups, intramural teams, academic support groups and honorary societies. Concordia Youth Ministry, Curtain Club of Drama and Fellowship of Christian Athletes are some of the student clubs in the campus. Apart from this, the college also organizes annual students' activity fair, workshops for business professionals and sports camps.

Concordia University Highlights

Where Concordia University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Concordia Students

The student enrollment at Concordia was 1,279 in 2007-2008 (1,262 full-time equivalent).

About 53% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 47% of the class.

Undergrads are 77% of enrolled students and graduate students are 23%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Concordia participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Concordia provides on-campus housing for 1,015 of its 1,262 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Concordia Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Concordia is in the Great Plains Athletic Conference for major sports.

Concordia offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 192 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 129 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .

Concordia Admissions (2008-2009)

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