Concordia College

10 Interesting Facts about Concordia College

1. Concordia College was founded in 1891 by a group of Norwegian settlers. It has a strong Lutheran affiliation and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
2. The college is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, which is part of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. The campus is situated along the Red River, which serves as the border between Minnesota and North Dakota.
3. Concordia College is known for its strong academic programs, particularly in the liberal arts and sciences. It offers a wide range of majors and minors to its students.
4. The college places a strong emphasis on global education and encourages students to participate in study abroad programs and engage with international perspectives.
5. Concordia College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community. It values and celebrates the contributions of individuals from different backgrounds and experiences.
6. As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Concordia College had an enrollment of around 2,600 students, creating an intimate and close-knit learning community.
7. The campus includes modern facilities such as classrooms, laboratories, libraries, art studios, and athletic facilities. It also features the Knutson Campus Center.
8. Concordia places a significant emphasis on community engagement, service learning, and experiential education. It encourages students to get involved in community service.
9. Concordia College competes in NCAA Division III athletics. The college’s teams are known as the Cobbers and they compete in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC).
10. Concordia College has produced notable alumni who have excelled in various fields, including education, business, the arts, and public service.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
72%

Tuition & Fee

All Programs

Arts

Arts
Drama and Theatre Production
Music Performance
Music Theory and Composition

Business

Accounting
Business
Finance
International Business

Education

Art Teacher Education
Education
Elementary Education
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second Language

Health Professions

Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nursing

Humanities

Chinese Language and Literature
Communications
English
Foreign Languages and Literatures
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History
International Studies
Journalism
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Music History and Literature
Natural Sciences
Philosophy
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Work and Youth Services
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

Science, Technology, and Math

Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biology
Chemistry
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Natural Resources Conservation and Management
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
Physics

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,837 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

46