Concordia College at Moorhead
About
Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, is a nationally recognized liberal arts college where you’ll be empowered to become a thoughtful, engaged leader. With over 140 areas of study and a supportive campus community, you’ll grow both academically and personally while gaining a global perspective.
If you're pursuing a career in education, Concordia offers strong programs that help future teachers thrive. You can choose from licensure paths in elementary (kindergarten–grade 6), secondary (grades 5–12), and kindergarten–grade 12 areas like music and world languages. Through a blend of coursework, hands-on classroom experience and a 12-week student teaching assignment, you’ll be well prepared for Minnesota teaching licensure and a meaningful teaching career. Flexible graduate programs—including an M.Ed. with licensure—offer excellent options if you’re changing careers or advancing in the field.
Outside the classroom, you’ll find more than 90 student organizations, athletic teams, music ensembles and countless opportunities for leadership and service. Concordia is known for academic excellence and preparing graduates like you to make a lasting impact in the world.
Program Achievements and Awards:
- Graduates praise strong faculty support, early hands-on experiences and personalized student teaching placements.
- The program is recognized for high standards that elevate quality and improve student outcomes.
- From 2023 to 2025, students consistently exceeded state and national expectations on the edTPA, a national teacher performance assessment that measures a teacher candidate’s readiness to teach.
- Strong results in key areas—elementary math, K–12 performing arts, and elementary literacy—reflect the program’s commitment to preparing confident, effective educators.
Programs
Program Info
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
$31,600
In State Tuition
$31,600
Out of State Tuition
$0
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at Concordia College at Moorhead have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Concordia College at Moorhead to see if you can, too!
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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
Concordia College offers a number of scholarships based on academic achievement, performing arts and general student status. Visit the Scholarship page at Concordia College to learn more.
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Loan Forgiveness
The Cobber Assurance Program
This program reflects Concordia College’s commitment to supporting students—even after graduation. If you're a qualified incoming student, you may be eligible for this program, which helps Concordia graduates repay their student loans if they earn less than $50,000 per year in their post-graduate careers. Visit the Tuition and Aid page at Concordia College to learn more.
Minnesota Teacher Shortage Loan Repayment
If you’re a teacher in a designated shortage area—either by subject or location, you may be eligible for loan repayment assistance. Visit TeachMN’s financial aid database to learn more.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
If you work full-time in a public service job (like teaching), you may qualify for loan forgiveness through PSLF. After making 120 qualifying payments on your Direct Loans, the remaining balance could be forgiven.
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Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
Concordia College offers dozens of work-study and on-campus job opportunities for students. These positions provide valuable experience and help offset educational costs. Learn more.
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
Certifications
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
English as a Second Language (Grades K-12)
Health Education (grades 5-12)
Mathematics (grades 5-12)
Music: Instrumental and Classroom Music (grades k-12)
Music: Vocal and Classroom Music (grades k-12)
Physical Education (grades k-12)
Science 9-12
Social Studies (grades 5-12)
Visual Arts (grades k-12)
World Languages and Cultures (grades k-12)