Concordia University-Nebraska Acceptance Rate
Seward, Nebraska · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,587
- Admitted
- 1,429
- Yield
- 26.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Concordia University-Nebraska's acceptance rate has risen from 76.6% in 2014–15 to 90% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,428 to 1,587 (+11%) over that period.
Its 90% rate makes Concordia University-Nebraska more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked Nebraska schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (93.9% for women vs 87.1% for men, a 6.8-point gap). Concordia University-Nebraska has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 26.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,428 | 1,094 | 76.6% | 326 |
| 2015–16 | 1,380 | 1,072 | 77.7% | 347 |
| 2016–17 | 1,396 | 1,023 | 73.3% | 323 |
| 2017–18 | 1,537 | 1,152 | 75% | 348 |
| 2018–19 | 1,963 | 1,333 | 67.9% | 356 |
| 2019–20 | 1,681 | 1,319 | 78.5% | 291 |
| 2020–21 | 2,118 | 1,606 | 75.8% | 329 |
| 2021–22 | 1,888 | 1,600 | 84.7% | 316 |
| 2022–23 | 1,605 | 1,458 | 90.8% | 335 |
| 2023–24 | 1,587 | 1,429 | 90% | 381 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 688 | 646 | 93.9% |
| Men | 899 | 783 | 87.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–625 | 1% |
| SAT Math | 510–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 6% |
How Concordia University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Concordia University-Nebraska's acceptance rate?
Concordia University-Nebraska's acceptance rate is 90% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,429 admitted of 1,587 applicants).
Is Concordia University-Nebraska test optional?
Concordia University-Nebraska is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Concordia University-Nebraska?
Concordia University-Nebraska received 1,587 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,429.
What SAT score do you need for Concordia University-Nebraska?
Admitted students at Concordia University-Nebraska typically scored 530–625 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Concordia University-Nebraska getting harder to get into?
Concordia University-Nebraska has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.6% in 2014–15 to 90% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.cune.edu/.