Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota)

Concordia College
Former name
Concordia Academy (1891–1927)
MottoSoli Deo Gloria
Motto in English
"Glory to God Alone"
TypePrivate liberal arts college
EstablishedOctober 31, 1891 (1891-10-31)
Religious affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Academic affiliations
NAICU,[1] Space-grant
Endowment$156.6 million (2020)[2]
Budget$117.8 million (2016)[3]
PresidentColin Irvine
DeanEric Eliason
Academic staff
248[4]
Administrative staff
400+[5]
Students1,903 (1,827 undergraduate) (Fall 2023) [6]
Location, ,
U.S.

46°51′55″N 96°46′12″W / 46.86528°N 96.77000°W / 46.86528; -96.77000
CampusUrban, 113 acres (46 ha)[7]
Colors   Maroon & Gold
NicknameCobbers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIIMIAC
MascotKernel Cobb
Websitewww.cord.edu

Concordia College is a private liberal arts college in Moorhead, Minnesota. Founded by Norwegian settlers in 1891, the school is associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and is unrelated to the Concordia University System operated by the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Concordia is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has a total student enrollment of 2,531. It offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Education, and Master of Science in nutrition degrees.

Since Concordia was founded, it has articulated a Christian and global curriculum. Students are required to take courses in health, communication, religion, and culture. The university maintains athletic teams in 22 sports and carries 19 music ensembles, including The Concordia Orchestra, The Concordia Band, and The Concordia Choir.

  1. ^ NAICU – Member Directory Archived November 9, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  3. ^ Kennedy, Patrick. "Minnesota Nonprofit 100". StarTribune News. Minneapolis StarTribune. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  4. ^ "Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn. – Concordia at a Glance". Cord.edu. September 29, 2011. Archived from the original on December 12, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
  5. ^ "Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn. – Employment at Concordia". Cord.edu. August 9, 2011. Archived from the original on May 25, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
  6. ^ "College Navigator - Concordia College at Moorhead".
  7. ^ "Concordia College | Concordia College-Moorhead | Best College | US News". Colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2012.

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