Concordia College at Moorhead Acceptance Rate & Tuition
Concordia College at Moorhead is a private research university in Moorhead, Minnesota, enrolling about 1,829 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 62.65% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,317 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,170
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,902 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 62.65% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,829 97.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.07%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 12.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 72.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1190
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,926
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,434
- Room & Board: $12,530 annual estimate
Concordia College at Moorhead: what the data shows
Common questions about Concordia College at Moorhead, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Concordia College at Moorhead?
Concordia College at Moorhead is located in Moorhead, MN (ZIP 56562).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Concordia College at Moorhead public or private?
Concordia College at Moorhead is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Concordia College at Moorhead cost?
Published tuition: $31,170.
Average net price after aid: $24,902.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,950 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,889 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,115 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,045 |
| $110,001+ | $28,435 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $124,680.
How hard is it to get into Concordia College at Moorhead?
Admission rate: 62.65%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1190 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Concordia College at Moorhead?
Total enrollment: 1,829 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,926 students.
Graduate enrollment: 71 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead?
150%-time completion rate: 61.07%.
First-year retention: 83.6%.
What do graduates of Concordia College at Moorhead earn?
Median earnings: $48,225 six years after entry; $59,317 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,847.
19.07% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Concordia College at Moorhead known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (69 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (51 completions)
- Psychology, General (42 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (31 completions)
- Music Teacher Education (26 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (20 completions)
- Finance, General (20 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (18 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (17 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Concordia College at Moorhead a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 62.65%; completion rate 61.07%; median earnings $59,317 at 10 years; net price $24,902. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$31,170
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Concordia College at Moorhead was $31,170.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,902
2024 Value
In 2024 Concordia College at Moorhead had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,902.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$99,608 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,902 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$124,680 4-Year Tuition
$12,530 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$44,600 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$178,400 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Concordia College at Moorhead.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Concordia College at Moorhead was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Concordia College at Moorhead in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $32,814 | $32,814 | $20,401 |
| 2014 | $34,114 | $34,114 | $21,953 |
| 2015 | $35,464 | $35,464 | $22,306 |
| 2016 | $36,878 | $36,878 | $22,379 |
| 2017 | $38,378 | $38,378 | $23,393 |
| 2018 | $39,878 | $39,878 | $22,573 |
| 2019 | $41,566 | $41,566 | $23,029 |
| 2020 | $43,266 | $43,266 | $23,189 |
| 2021 | $28,016 | $28,016 | $23,366 |
| 2022 | $28,916 | $28,916 | $23,793 |
| 2023 | $30,020 | $30,020 | $25,651 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62.65% Acceptance Rate
4,434 Total Applicants
2,796 Students Admitted
438 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.67% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1190
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Concordia College at Moorhead reported total enrollment of about 1,829 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.2%), Non-Resident Alien (5.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.0%). About 19.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 12.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Concordia College at Moorhead in 2024 is 1,829 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,926 students. Graduate enrollment is about 71 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.6%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 75.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
44.63% 100% Completion Time
61.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 44.63% of students graduating from Concordia College at Moorhead completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 59% male / 41% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 35% male / 65% female
- Psychology, General: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Concordia College at Moorhead.
Return on Investment
$26,847 Median Student Debt
$59,317 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.26% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
495.50% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Concordia College at Moorhead.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 49 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 69 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 51 completions
3. Psychology, General: 42 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 31 completions
5. Music Teacher Education: 26 completions
6. English Language and Literature, General: 20 completions
7. Finance, General: 20 completions
8. Communication and Media Studies: 18 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Concordia College at Moorhead.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Concordia College at Moorhead graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Concordia College at Moorhead from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 72.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,714
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,965
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Concordia College at Moorhead is a private non-profit institution located in Moorhead, MN, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,829 students. Student body composition includes White (75.2%), Non-Resident Alien (5.9%), Hispanic or Latino (5.0%). The admission rate is 62.65%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1190. The 150%-time completion rate is 61.07%. Approximately 19.07% of students receive Pell Grants. About 12.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Moorhead, MN 56562
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Concordia College at Moorhead provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Concordia College at Moorhead located?
Concordia College at Moorhead is located in Moorhead, MN.
What is Concordia College at Moorhead's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is 62.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,434 applicants and 2,796 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Concordia College at Moorhead cost?
Reported tuition is $31,170 and average net price is $24,902 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,530 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Concordia College at Moorhead?
Concordia College at Moorhead reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,926 students, White (75.2%), Non-Resident Alien (5.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Concordia College at Moorhead?
About 12.7% of students at Concordia College at Moorhead are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Concordia College at Moorhead?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Concordia College at Moorhead reports midpoint SAT about 1190 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Concordia College at Moorhead earn?
Median earnings are $48,225 six years after entry and $59,317 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Concordia College at Moorhead students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,847.
Is Concordia College at Moorhead public or private?
Concordia College at Moorhead is a private nonprofit institution located in Moorhead, MN.
Is Concordia College at Moorhead an HBCU?
No. Concordia College at Moorhead is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Concordia College at Moorhead a tribal college?
No. Concordia College at Moorhead is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Minnesota college costs
- Minnesota colleges by ROI
- Moorhead, Minnesota city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Minnesota
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.