Concordia University-Seward

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Concordia University-Seward can be found in Seward, NE, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Concordia University-Seward has an enrollment of about two thousand students.

Most of the students admitted to this school earned an SAT score between 1060 - 1348, or got accepted with an ACT composite score between 20 - 26. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the Concordia University-Seward average GPA ranges from 3.06 to 3.38 for accepted students. Roughly 80% of all students which applied were accepted at Concordia University-Seward, and from those that were granted acceptance roughly 22% continued on to attend. You can get more information from the admissions office website at cune.edu.

Overall Concordia University-Seward Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

78.5%

The overall acceptance rate for Concordia University-Seward was reported as 78.5% in Fall 2020 with over 1,680 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 20 - 26
  • Average GPA: 3.06 - 3.38

How Hard Is It to Get into Concordia University-Seward?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of Concordia University-Seward is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Concordia University-Seward has been slowly getting higher over the past years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 73.3%
  • 2017-2018: 75.0%
  • 2018-2019: 67.9%
  • 2019-2020: 78.5%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 68.9%

How Does Concordia University-Seward Compare?

78.5%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Concordia University-Seward is thirty-eight percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Doane College-Crete71.4%
Nebraska Wesleyan University67.8%
Union College in Lincoln, NE92.9%
York College56.6%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Recommended

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants1,68166.7%33.3%
Admitted1,31962.8%37.2%
Enrolled29151.2%48.8%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Concordia University-Seward (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading520 - 678
Math540 - 670
Total Score1060 - 1348
ACT®Score Range
English20 - 28
Math19 - 26
Composite Score20 - 26
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