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Concordia University - Nebraska

Concordia University - Nebraska
800 North Columbia Avenue
Seward, NE 68434

Official telephone: (402) 643-3651
Toll-free telephone: (800) 535-5494
Fax number: (402) 643-4073
Website: www.cune.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 1,478
Full-time undergraduates: 1,215
Part-time undergraduates: 263
Total graduate students: 979
Full-time graduate students: 872
Part-time graduate students: 107
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 53%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.9% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.2% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.7% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
7.8% Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
74.1% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.2% Nonresident Alien
11.0% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.5% American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.9% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.6% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
75.5% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Nonresident Alien
11.5% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 120 acres
City or town school is located in: Seward, NE
Population of city/town: 7,120
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campus in Lincoln.
Nearest major city: Lincoln, NE
Distance of nearest major city: 25 miles
Population of nearest major city: 268,738
Online campus map: www.cune.edu/about/maps

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms (51%)
  • men's dorms (46%)
  • single-student apartments (2%)
  • married-student apartments (1%)
  • special housing for disabled students
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 98%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 60%
Percent of students who live off campus: 40%
Students required to live on campus: All full-time, unmarried students under age 22 without children must live on campus unless living with family.
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 220
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Rock museum, observatory.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, study skills, Writing editors.
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, extra time for tests, assistive technology.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, yearbook
School newspaper(s): The Sower, published twice per month
Number of honor societies: 3
Total number of registered organizations: 33
Campus-based religious organizations:
Catholics at Concordia, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Habitat for Humanity, Mission-minded Students, Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ, Student Worship Committee, Youth Ministry
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Historical Society, Bulldogs for the Unborn, Student Activities Council, Eagle Scouts of America; Music Educators, Students in Education, and Students with Families Associations; Homecoming and Community Building Committees; art, drama, outdoor, pre-deaconess, pre-seminary, math, science, and medical careers/pre-med clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Devin Smith,
Athletics Director
School colors: navy and white
School mascot: Bulldogs
Athletic conference memberships: Great Plains Athletic Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNAIA
Men's basketballyesNAIA
Men's cross-countryyesNAIA
Men's footballyesNAIA
Men's golfyesNAIA
Men's rifleryyes 
Men's socceryesNAIA
Men's tennisyesNAIA
Men's track and field (indoor)yesNAIA
Men's track and field (outdoor)yesNAIA
Men's wrestlingyesNAIA
Women's basketballyesNAIA
Women's cheerleadingyes 
Women's cross-countryyesNAIA
Women's golfyesNAIA
Women's rifleryyes 
Women's socceryesNAIA
Women's softballyesNAIA
Women's tennisyesNAIA
Women's track and field (indoor)yesNAIA
Women's track and field (outdoor)yesNAIA
Women's volleyballyesNAIA

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 49%
Athletic facilities:
football field, health human performance/athletic center, tennis courts, indoor/outdoor track, weight room
Intramural/Recreational sports:
badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, cross-country, flag football, kickball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/outdoor)

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Omaha (75 miles)
Nearest other airport: Lincoln, NE (25 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Lincoln, NE (25 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Lincoln, NE (25 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 37%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 18% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Baylor University, Creighton University, Kansas State University, Texas A&M University--College Station, University of Akron, University of California--Berkeley, University of Colorado--Denver and Health Sciences Center, University of Iowa, University of Michigan--Ann Arbor, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 89% within six months of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
3M, Ameritech, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Boeing Co., Colorado Rockies, Concordia Publishing House, Disney, Gallup, Hasbro, Lincoln Starz, Mutual of Omaha, PepsiCo, Pfizer, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Turner Broadcasting System, Union Pacific.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Brian Mueller, president and CEO, Grand Canyon University
  • Philip Droege, director, White House Office of Records Management
  • Douglas Tieman, President and CEO, Caron Foundation.

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