Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
901 S 8th St, , MN 56562
Concordia College is a private, four year liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It invites women and men of different backgrounds and aspirations to join a formative society of rigorous inquiry and disciplined practice. The College strives to nurture liberally learned, responsible graduates by educating the whole person for meaningful vocation and constructive participation in God’s world. As a place of faith and learning, Concordia cultivates dialogue with the world and service to life.
School Overview: | Concordia College at Moorhead | |
| County | Clay County, MN | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 199 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 2,631 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,554 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 77 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 2,603 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 28 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 3% |
| % Black | 1% | 6% |
| % White | 97% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $30,860 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $30,860 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 78% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 490-620 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 490-640 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 21-28 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 22-28 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 22-27 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- For more than 100 years, Concordia has enjoyed a reputation for excellence as a liberal arts college of the church. Here you will be challenged to excel in an intellectually vibrant campus community where supportive faculty and staff nurture your development of mind, body and spirit. Concordia’s strong liberal arts curriculum provides a breadth, depth and appreciation of learning that prepares you to influence the affairs of an ever-changing world.
- Concordia offers more than 75 majors and 12 preprofessional programs for students to choose from, many of which compliment each other nicely for double majors. Whether you really like economics but don't want to give up your German, or you want to study both art and communications, Concordia will help you put together the program (and majors) you want.
- Concordia College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Concordia grants Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees, as well as a Master of Science degree in nursing in conjunction with Minnesota State University Moorhead and North Dakota State University.