Concordia College (Moorhead)
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| Motto | Soli Deo Gloria |
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Motto in English
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"Glory to God Alone" |
| Type | Private |
| Established | October 31, 1891 |
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Religious affiliation
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
| Endowment | $101,650,896 (2014) |
| President | Dr. William Craft |
| Dean | Dr. Eric Eliason |
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Academic staff
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248 |
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Administrative staff
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400+ |
| Undergraduates | 2,531 |
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Moorhead, Minnesota, USA 46°51′55″N 96°46′12″W / 46.86528°N 96.77000°WCoordinates: 46°51′55″N 96°46′12″W / 46.86528°N 96.77000°W |
| Campus | Urban, 113 acres (46 ha) |
| Colors | Maroon, Gold |
| Sports | NCAA Division III – MIAC |
| Nickname | Cobbers |
| Mascot | Kernel Cobb |
| Affiliations | NAICU |
| Website | www |
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Concordia College is a private college located in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. Founded by Norwegian settlers in 1891, the school is associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and practices the liberal arts. 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, and Master of 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 university maintains athletic teams in 22 sports and carries 19 music ensembles, including The Concordia Choir and The Concordia Band.
Concordia College was dedicated as a private academy on Oct. 31, 1891, by a group of approximately one dozen Norwegian pastors and laymen who had recently settled in the Red River Valley. The school was founded on the property of the former Episcopalian Bishop Whipple School, which closed in 1887. English Professor I.F. Grose of St. Olaf College was asked to preside over the academy, which then offered mixed-sex education in English literature, natural sciences, mathematics, piano, and organ. The school opened with three faculty and twelve students.
In 1892, Rasmus Bogstad, a Norwegian pastor, raised funds to build a male dormitory on campus grounds. His efforts lead to the construction of Academy Hall. In 1893, Grose resigned and recently hired business professor Hans Aaker took his place. Aaker became mayor of Moorhead in 1900 and left two years later when that job compromised his dedication to the school. Bogstad was appointed Concordia's next president and established its liberal tradition. Under Bogstad, Concordia constructed a new academic building, now called Old Main.
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