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Concordia College at Moorhead is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in the year 1891 and is under the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in diverse fields of study including neuroscience, political science, chemistry, engineering, and nursing.
Students of Concordia College take part in a wide variety of sports such as volleyball, football, cross country, soccer, golf, wrestling, swimming and diving, basketball, track and field, hockey, softball, baseball, and tennis. The athletic teams are known as the Cobbers. The college also supports a large number of student clubs and organizations such as the American Choral Directors Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Habitat for Humanity, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, and Sigma Tau Delta.
Concordia can be found in Moorhead, MN (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, science, media, and music.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 520 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Concordia centered around 540 to 660, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Concordia works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 2,811 students were enrolled in 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.
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia College At Moorhead
901 S 8th St
Moorhead, MN 56562
General Phone: (218) 299-4100
http://www.cord.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 143 | Spanish language, political science, sociology, creative writing, English, economics courses, French language, history, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 91 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Science | 79 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Business and Management | 63 | business management, accounting, marketing, MIS, international business, management information systems, financial management |
| Media | 42 | public relations, communication studies, organizational communications, media studies, journalism, public relations and advertising, communication and journalism, journalism courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 32 | social work, human development and family studies, food and nutrition, food and related services |
| Music | 26 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 26 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | health and fitness, health and physical education |
| Medical Administration | 14 | health care facilities management, health and medical administrative, health care administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Construction Trades | 5 | apparel and textiles |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Engineering | 1 | various engineering courses |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Architecture and Planning | 1 | architectural services |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Office and Administration | 0 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 611 | 90 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Concordia had a total enrollment of 2,811 students (2,969 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 1,790 of its 2,969 (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 | 2,885 | 2,262 | 78% | 776 | 34% |
| Men | 1,056 | 805 | 76% | 310 | 39% |
| Women | 1,829 | 1,457 | 80% | 466 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| 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 | 12% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,120 |
| Room and board | $ 6,710 |
| Room charge | $ 2,760 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 740 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,520 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 234600)
Concordia has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $77,766 | 12 | $74,066 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $68,114 | 29 | $62,356 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $53,894 | 27 | $51,817 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $42,080 | 12 | $41,909 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $36,584 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $64,752 | 86 | $56,030 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture and Related Services, Other
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
Marketing/Marketing Management, 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
Latin Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
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
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
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
International/Global Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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 and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
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% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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