Concordia College at Moorhead Acceptance Rate
Moorhead, Minnesota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,434
- Admitted
- 2,796
- Yield
- 15.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Concordia College at Moorhead's acceptance rate has fallen from 64.3% in 2014–15 to 63.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,948 to 4,434 (+50%) over that period.
Its 63.1% rate makes Concordia College at Moorhead more selective than about 71% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 70%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (65.9% for women vs 59.9% for men, a 6-point gap). Concordia College at Moorhead has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 15.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,948 | 1,895 | 64.3% | 540 |
| 2015–16 | 2,278 | 1,781 | 78.2% | 520 |
| 2016–17 | 3,754 | 2,441 | 65% | 545 |
| 2017–18 | 4,539 | 2,796 | 61.6% | 568 |
| 2018–19 | 4,147 | 2,542 | 61.3% | 597 |
| 2019–20 | 3,395 | 2,321 | 68.4% | 517 |
| 2020–21 | 4,024 | 2,337 | 58.1% | 498 |
| 2021–22 | 3,778 | 2,720 | 72% | 473 |
| 2022–23 | 3,774 | 2,473 | 65.5% | 444 |
| 2023–24 | 4,434 | 2,796 | 63.1% | 438 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,364 | 1,558 | 65.9% |
| Men | 2,001 | 1,199 | 59.9% |
| Another gender | 69 | 39 | 56.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–730 | 1% |
| SAT Math | 600–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–28 | 49% |
How Concordia College at compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Concordia College at Moorhead's acceptance rate?
Concordia College at Moorhead's acceptance rate is 63.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,796 admitted of 4,434 applicants).
Is Concordia College at Moorhead test optional?
Concordia College at Moorhead is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Concordia College at Moorhead?
Concordia College at Moorhead received 4,434 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,796.
What SAT score do you need for Concordia College at Moorhead?
Admitted students at Concordia College at Moorhead typically scored 560–730 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Concordia College at Moorhead getting harder to get into?
Concordia College at Moorhead has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.3% in 2014–15 to 63.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.concordiacollege.edu/.