Concordia University, Nebraska

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Concordia College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Concordia College's admissions stats.

Concordia College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	18%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	22%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	85%
Waitlist	No

Concordia University, Nebraska Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Concordia University, Nebraska.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	August 1	––

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Applying Early to Concordia College?

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Concordia College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Concordia University, Nebraska Admissions

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Transferring to Concordia University, Nebraska

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Concordia College

Concordia College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Concordia College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Concordia College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Concordia College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered

Make sure to check with Concordia College for more information on admission factors.

Concordia College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Concordia College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Concordia College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Letter(s) of Recommendation			2
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Concordia College?

Students admitted to Concordia College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 81% submitted a class rank. At Concordia College 18% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 43% were in the top 25% and 72% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Concordia University, Nebraska, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Concordia College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Concordia College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Concordia College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 22% of Concordia College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 85% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Concordia College?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Concordia College students scored 550 or higher and 75% of students scored 480 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Concordia College students scored 550 or higher, and 75% scored a 480 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Concordia College?

To be most competitive at Concordia College, you should strive to earn between 21 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Concordia College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Concordia College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Concordia University, Nebraska

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Concordia College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Concordia College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Concordia College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Concordia College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Concordia College.

Does Concordia College accept transfer credits?

✅ Concordia College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Concordia College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Concordia College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Concordia College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Concordia College?

✅ Concordia College is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Concordia College's acceptance rate?

✅ Concordia College has an acceptance rate of 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Concordia College?

❌ Concordia College does not offer early decision.

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