Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota)
Former name | Concordia Academy (1891–1927) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Soli Deo Gloria |
Motto in English | "Glory to God Alone" |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | October 31, 1891 |
Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
Academic affiliations | NAICU, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $156.6 million (2020) |
| Budget | $117.8 million (2016) |
| President | Colin Irvine |
| Dean | Susan Larson |
Academic staff | 248 |
Administrative staff | 400+ |
| Students | 1,903 (1,827 undergraduate) (Fall 2023) |
| Location | , U.S. 46°51′55″N 96°46′12″W / 46.86528°N 96.77000°W |
| Campus | Urban, 113 acres (46 ha) |
| Colors | Maroon & Gold |
| Nickname | Cobbers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – MIAC |
| Mascot | Kernel Cobb |
| Website | concordiacollege.edu |
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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 1,800. It offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Education, and Master of Science, and Master of Music Education 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 college maintains athletic teams in 22 sports and carries 20 music ensembles, including The Concordia Orchestra, The Concordia Band, and The Concordia Choir.