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Concordia can be found in Moorhead, Minnesota (a medium-sized suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Concordia offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Concordia are in mathematics, music, science, media, and medical adminstration.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 500 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Concordia centered around 490 to 620, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at Concordia are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 2,764 students were enrolled in Concordia.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Concordia has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Concordia offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of Concordia College is to influence the affairs of the world by sending into society thoughtful and informed men and women dedicated to the Christian life."
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia College At Moorhead
901 S 8th St
Moorhead, MN 56562
General Phone: (218) 299-4100
Admissions Phone: (218) 299-3004
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 299-3010
http://www.cord.edu
Concordia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 136 | political science, Spanish language, sociology, creative writing, economics, English, history, French language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 102 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, biology teaching, education, math teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 72 | business management, accounting, financial management, MIS, international business, management information systems |
| Science | 66 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology |
| Media | 36 | public relations and advertising, organizational communications, communication studies, communication and journalism, journalism, public relations, journalism courses |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 24 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | social work, human development and family studies, food and related services, food and nutrition |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | health care administration, health and medical administrative, health care facilities management |
| Music | 16 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | religion, philosophy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | health and fitness, health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Engineering | 1 | various engineering courses |
| Construction Trades | 1 | apparel and textiles |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 609 | 81 |
In 2005, Concordia had a total enrollment of 2,764 students (2,726 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 69% |
| North Dakota | 16% |
| Montana | 4% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| Virgin Islands | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 1,794 of its 2,726 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Moorhead, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,506 | 2,126 | 85% | 763 | 36% |
| Men | 941 | 781 | 83% | 281 | 36% |
| Women | 1,565 | 1,345 | 86% | 482 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (218) 299-3004
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,520 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,520 |
| Room and board | $ 4,990 |
| Room charge | $ 4,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,460 |
| Books and supplies | $ 740 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 234600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 299-3010
Concordia has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $67,317 | 10 | $65,055 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $55,049 | 21 | $52,260 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $46,478 | 33 | $45,921 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $39,795 | 12 | $39,801 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 100 | $55,428 | 78 | $49,002 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Scandinavian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concordia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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