Concordia College at Moorhead

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,400

3.4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$25,190

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

62.6%

4,763 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,935

92.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

61.1%

364 Graduates

About

Concordia College at Moorhead is a higher education institution located in Clay County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Concordia College at Moorhead were General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (51 degrees), and General Psychology (42 degrees).

In 2024, 490 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Concordia College at Moorhead. 59.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (402 degrees), 33.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Concordia College at Moorhead is $30,400, which is $2,222 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Concordia College at Moorhead is $30,400, which is $2,222 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,190.

In 2024, 91% of undergraduate students attending Concordia College at Moorhead received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,400

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Concordia College at Moorhead was $30,400. The cost of tuition at Concordia College at Moorhead is $2,222 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Concordia College at Moorhead (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,190

2024 Value

1.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Concordia College at Moorhead had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,190. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Concordia College at Moorhead grew by 1.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Concordia College at Moorhead (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,880

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Concordia College at Moorhead was of $11,880 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 19.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Concordia College at Moorhead (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Concordia College at Moorhead received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.15% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Concordia College at Moorhead (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Concordia College at Moorhead received 4,763 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.42% annual growth. Out of those 4,763 applicants, 2,984 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,935 students enrolled at Concordia College at Moorhead in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Concordia College at Moorhead has an overall enrollment yield of 18.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,984

Accepted Out of 4,763

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Concordia College at Moorhead was 62.6% (2,984 admissions from 4,763 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 63.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 7.42%, while admissions grew by 6.72%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Concordia College at Moorhead (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Concordia College at Moorhead in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Concordia College at Moorhead had a total enrollment of 1,935 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Concordia College at Moorhead is 1,796 students and the part-time enrollment is 139. This means that 92.8% of students enrolled at Concordia College at Moorhead are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Concordia College at Moorhead, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.6% White, 4.91% Hispanic or Latino, 4.86% Black or African American, 3.51% Asian, 2.12% Two or More Races, 0.879% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0517% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Concordia College at Moorhead in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.7%), followed by White Male (35.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.46%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by White Male (20%) and Black or African American Male (20%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Concordia College at Moorhead in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,935 students. The full-time enrollment at Concordia College at Moorhead is 1,796 and the part-time enrollment is 139. This means that 92.8% of students enrolled at Concordia College at Moorhead are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Concordia College at Moorhead (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Concordia College at Moorhead was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Concordia College at Moorhead had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Concordia College at Moorhead (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,443 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
95 enrolled students
Black or African American
94 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Concordia College at Moorhead is 74.6% White, 4.91% Hispanic or Latino, 4.86% Black or African American, 3.51% Asian, 2.12% Two or More Races, 0.879% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0517% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 65 students (3.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 92 more women than men received degrees from Concordia College at Moorhead. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Concordia College at Moorhead is white (402 degrees awarded). There were 33.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Concordia College at Moorhead is General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (51 degrees) and General Psychology (42 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Concordia College at Moorhead, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (13 degrees awarded), English (20 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia College at Moorhead are Physicians (427,514 people), Postsecondary teachers (246,418 people), Other managers (244,245 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (208,634 people), and Secondary school teachers (196,918 people).

The most specialized majors at Concordia College at Moorhead in 2024 are Language & Linguistics (13 degrees awarded), English (20 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees), Biology (62 degrees), and Math & Statistics (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia College at Moorhead are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Concordia College at Moorhead are Language & Linguistics (13 degrees awarded), English (20 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees), Biology (62 degrees), and Math & Statistics (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia College at Moorhead are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (557,290 people), Elementary & secondary schools (556,658 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (531,703 people), Computer Systems Design (217,742 people), and Offices of physicians (205,168 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Concordia College at Moorhead.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
69 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
51 degrees awarded
General Psychology
42 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Concordia College at Moorhead was General Business Administration & Management with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Concordia College at Moorhead according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

199

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

291

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 199 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia College at Moorhead, which is 0.684 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (291).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Concordia College at Moorhead by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia College at Moorhead in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.46 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia College at Moorhead in General Psychology, which is 4.25 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 65% of students graduating from Concordia College at Moorhead completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (68.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Concordia College at Moorhead is Female and White (68.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.46% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
402 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Concordia College at Moorhead is white (402 degrees awarded). There were 33.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

4.08% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
442 degrees awarded
White Female
425 degrees awarded
White Female
399 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Concordia College at Moorhead is white female (442 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (425 degrees).

Operations

Concordia College at Moorhead has an endowment valued at nearly $184M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.9M (10.8%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Concordia College at Moorhead had a total salary expenditure of 84.9M. Concordia College at Moorhead employs 49 Associate professors, 41 Assistant professors and 36 Professors. Most academics at Concordia College at Moorhead are Female Associate professor (25), Male Associate professor (24), and Female Assistant professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia College at Moorhead are: Service, with 80 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 55 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Endowment

$184M

2024 Endowment

7.14%

growth from 2023

Concordia College at Moorhead has an endowment valued at about $184M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Concordia College at Moorhead grew 7.14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $135M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Concordia College at Moorhead (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$35.3M

2024 Salaries

4.38%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Concordia College at Moorhead paid a median of $35.3M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($84.9M) and a 4.38% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.55% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.48% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.58M

Instructional Salaries

138

Number of Employees

In 2024, Concordia College at Moorhead paid a total of $9.58M to 138 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia College at Moorhead were Service with 80 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 55 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

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