Concordia College is a private university located in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. Founded by Norwegian settlers in 1891, the school has become 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 2,810. 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 17 music ensembles, including The Concordia Choir. 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.
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| Location: | Moorhead, Minnesota
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| Founded: | 1891 |
| School type: | Private school |
| Endowment: | $
74,282,795 |
| Colors: | Gold, Maroon |
| School newspaper: | The Concordian |