Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Concordia College


Location and Affiliation:

Concordia College is located in Moorhead, population 32,786, and a twin city to Fargo, ND.
Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Population:

Concordia’s enrollment is 2728 students.

• 63% female
• 1% black
• 1% Hispanic
• 2% Asian
• 5% international

80% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 86%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:14

Academic Level:

• Concordia College is a Level 2 school
• The average high school GPA is n/a
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 22-27
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 530-660, Math 520-660, Composite 1050-1320

Most Popular Majors:

• Business 12%
• Education 19%
• Biological 8%
• Foreign Language 7%
• Social Sciences/History 7%
• Psychology 5%
• Communications 6%
• Visual and Performing Arts 5%

Graduates:

65% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $20
• The admission application deadline is rolling
• The financial aid deadline is April 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 95%.

Features:

Concordia’s mission is to influence the affairs of the world by sending into society thoughtful and informed men and women dedicated to the Christian life. Concordia (Moorhead) is the other “Twin Cities” comprised of Moorhead and Fargo, ND, one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Concordia sits on 120-acres of beautifully landscaped, park-like grounds with more than 40 buildings in a residential section of Moorhead. Students come from 37 states and 36 countries representing 46 religions to attend Concordia College.

Recognized for quality faculty and curriculum in Barron’s 300: Best Buys in College Education; one of the top five U.S. liberal arts colleges for the number of students who gain global experience studying abroad; selected by the John Templeton Foundation as one of American’s leading character-building colleges.

Contact:

Concordia College Admissions 1-800-699-9897.

Learn more about Concordia College–Moorhead. http://www.cord.edu