Concordia Alumni Network
With more than 35,000 alumni across the globe, the Cobber community extends well beyond our campus.
About Us
A four-year liberal arts college focused on preparing students to be ready for anything.
Mission Statement
The purpose of Concordia College is to influence the affairs of the world by sending into society thoughtful and informed men and women dedicated to the Christian life.
Enrollment
Our student body is made up of more than 2,000 students from 36 states and 52 countries.
Location
Boasting low unemployment, low crime rates, and a booming economy, Fargo-Moorhead has become a regional hub for culture, education, and healthcare.
Academic Programs
Concordia offers more than 140 areas of study, including 12 preprofessional programs.
Carlie Heinecke ’23
The students, faculty, and staff make the community at Concordia so warm and welcoming. I value relationships, so having a community like Concordia’s has been a highlight of my time here.
As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Concordia is strongly rooted in the tradition of free inquiry and dialogue. We believe that our faith liberates us to question assumptions and examine information with a critical eye. We welcome students from a variety of faith and nonfaith backgrounds, and we value the diverse perspectives that everyone brings to our learning community.
Recognizing that a transformative education calls us to learn across difference, Concordia has established several priorities to affirm diversity of identities, experiences, and perspectives as a condition of institutional excellence, leading all who study and work here to honor difference with respectful understanding and to practice courageous citizenship for the common good.
History and Traditions
Founded in 1891 by Norwegian settlers who valued education and their religious heritage, Concordia opened its doors with 12 students and three instructors.
For more than 60 years, the Bemidji area in northern Minnesota has been home to the renowned Concordia Language Villages, which is a program of the college. CLV is a recognized leader in global education, offering immersive language-learning and cultural programs.
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Concordia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
From the President's Office
Dr. Colin Irvine has served as president of Concordia College since July 2023, bringing extensive experience in higher education and a distinguished academic background that includes three Fulbright awards. He is committed to connecting Concordia’s mission with the needs of today’s world, preparing students for meaningful careers and lives of purpose.