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. 

"Because I love it here so much, I want to help Concordia reach its full potential to support students of color more. I am one of the founding members of the Latinx Organization of Achievement, which has created a safe place for me a Latina student on campus."
— Sammy Arocho '23

Community Achievement Scholarship

The Community Achievement Scholarship is open to first-generation college-bound students from socioeconomically diverse backgrounds who live in Fargo-Moorhead or the surrounding area and have a desire to achieve a four-year degree.

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity of Undergraduate Students

American Indian or Alaska Native 16 1%
Asian 57 3%
Black/African American 87 5%
Hispanic of any race 92 5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1 <1%
Two or more races  41 2%
White 1,397 75%
Race unknown/not reported 63 3%
International students 110 6%

Diversity at Concordia

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United in Community

As the Young Adult Network coordinator for the ELCA, Deacon Kayla Zopfi ’21 is a connecting point for the young adults they serve.

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Spreading Kindness Close to Home

Letters of Love Chapter President Malik Smith ’27 of Moorhead shares why he chose to stay close to home for college.

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