Concordia College at Moorhead Admission Requirements

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Concordia College at Moorhead Admission Overview

Concordia College at Moorhead admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Concordia College at Moorhead admitted 62.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (A-) and SAT 1160-1420 / ACT 21-28. Concordia College at Moorhead is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Concordia College at Moorhead Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

62.6%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Concordia College at Moorhead

Acceptance Rate

The Concordia College at Moorhead acceptance rate is 62.6%. Last year, 2,984 of 4,763 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Minnesota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Concordia College at Moorhead and can you get accepted?

Concordia College at Moorhead is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Concordia College at Moorhead typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Concordia College at Moorhead GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.58

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.58

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Concordia College at Moorhead typically have around a 3.58 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Concordia College at Moorhead is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #10 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Concordia College at Moorhead SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1160-1420

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 560
  • Math 600
  • Composite 1160
SAT 25th percentile scores for Concordia College at Moorhead

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 730
  • Math 690
  • Composite 1420
SAT 75th percentile scores for Concordia College at Moorhead

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Concordia College at Moorhead typically score around a 1290 SAT (middle 50% 1160–1420) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 87th percentile nationally. Concordia College at Moorhead ranks #6 in the state of Minnesota and #210 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1160 to 1420

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Concordia College at Moorhead is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Concordia College at Moorhead
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1420+ Above 75th >76%
1290 to 1420 Avg + 63%-76%
1160 to 1290 Avg - 47%-63%
Below 1160 Below mid-50 <47%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Concordia College at Moorhead ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 20
  • Math 20
  • Composite 21
ACT 25th percentile scores for Concordia College at Moorhead

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 27
  • Math 27
  • Composite 28
ACT 75th percentile scores for Concordia College at Moorhead

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Concordia College at Moorhead typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Concordia College at Moorhead places #10 among colleges in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Concordia College at Moorhead without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Concordia College at Moorhead
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
28+ Above 75th >78%
24 to 28 Avg + 63%-78%
21 to 24 Avg - 50%-63%
Below 21 Below mid-50 <50%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

81% of Concordia College at Moorhead freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Concordia College at Moorhead students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 19.48%
Top 25% of class 50%
Top 50% of class 81%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Concordia College at Moorhead admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,531 2,145 4,763
Accepted 1,680 1,247 2,984
Acceptance Rate 66% 58% 63%
Enrolled 320 236 556
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 19% 19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Concordia College at Moorhead and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Concordia College at Moorhead application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Concordia College at Moorhead is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Concordia College at Moorhead
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Concordia College at Moorhead is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 62.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1160-1420); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173300.

GPA calculator: Concordia College at Moorhead GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026