| Email Address |
admissions@concordiaselma.edu
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| Co_Education |
Yes |
| Campus Address |
1804 Green Street |
| City |
Selma |
| State |
Alabama |
| Zip |
36701 |
| Phone |
334-874-5700 |
| Total Enrollment |
476 |
| Motto |
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| Level of Selectivity |
Non-competitive |
| Location |
The 22-acre campus is located in the small town of Selma,
Alabama, the scene of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march for voters’
rights. The city of Selma is within an hour of Montgomery and less than
two hours from Birmingham. The cities of Selma, Montgomery, and Birmingham
are historic landmarks of the civil rights movement led by Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Served by bus, rail, and air, these cities provide both a
rich cultural history and a variety of social activities. |
| History |
Concordia College is a private, four-year, coeducational college
influenced by the presence of Lutheran missionaries in Alabama in 1922.
Four females were part of the first class to graduate in 1926. The name of
the institution was cConcordia College is a private, four-year, coeducational college
influenced by the presence of Lutheran missionaries in Alabama in 1922.
Four females were part of the first class to graduate in 1926. The name of
the institution was changed in 1980 from Alabama Lutheran Academy and
College to Concordia College.
In response to the needs of church, community, and state, Concordia’s
mission is to “provide an opportunity for individuals to obtain knowledge
through Christian-oriented educational programs and services in an
environment designed to meet their spiritual, academic, social, and
physical needs.” This mission was shaped by the inspiration of the
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), to provide an educational
curriculum that helps students grow in Christian faith.
The campus ...includes nine buildings, all recently built or renovated.
Buildings that were dedicated by the director of missions C. F. Drewes in
1925 are still standing. |
| Band Program |
No |
| Religious Affiliation |
Yes |
| Accrediation |
Concordia College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools to award the Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Science
degrees. |
| Costs per Year |
2002–03 Tuition: $4942
Room and board: $1500 (room); $1600 (board)
Special fees: $300
Books: $700
Estimated total cost: $9042 |
| In State Tuition |
4942 |
| Out of State Tuition |
4942 |
| Financial Aid-Institutional Funding |
Academic scholarships are available to freshmen with a cumulative high
school average of 3.0 or higher. Students should contact the Office of
Financial Aid.
Departmental scholarships are available to qualifying students. |
| Financial-Aid Deadline |
38579 |
| Admission Deadline |
August 14 (priority);
January 18 (spring). |
| Entrance Requirements |
A high school diploma (or equivalent), minimum 2.0
GPA, and completion of the following units: 4 English, 2 mathematics, 1
science, and 3 social sciences. Letters of recommendation and an interview
are required for some students. A $10 application fee is required.
Admission Application Deadline: Open Admissions; August 14 (priority);
January 18 (spring).
Admission Contact: Dean of Student Services, Concordia College, Selma,
Alabama 36701; Telephone: 334-874-7143. |
| Graduation Requirements |
A minimum of 64 credit hours and completion of
the core program to include 6 hours of mathematics, 8 hours of science, 1
hour of computer science (for business administration and elementary
education majors); 16 of the last 24 credit hours must be earned at
Concordia. |
| Student Body Profile |
Total enrollment (men/women): 98/378
Full-time undergraduates (men/women): 68/261
Part-time undergraduates (men/women): 30/117 |
| Diversity |
78 |
| Student Life |
Campus Services: Health services, personal/psychological counseling,
career placement, counseling, and tutoring.
Campus Activities: Social and cultural activities include theater/drama
and the choral group. Students can get involved in the student-run
newspaper, the Hornet Tribune.
Leadership opportunities can be found in such groups as the Student
Government Association (SGA); Residence Hall Student Services, the
Gentlemen’s Care Group; Phi Theta Kappa; and the Ambassadors’ Club.
Housing Availability: There are 355 housing spaces available.
Handicapped Services: The College is wheelchair accessible. |
| Faculty Profile |
Number of faculty members: 32
Student-faculty ratio: 18:1
Full-time faculty members: 26
Part-time faculty members: 6 |
| Athletic Program |
Concordia College is a member of the Alabama Junior College Conference and
the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Intercollegiate Sports: men’s baseball, basketball, and soccer; women’s
basketball and softball.
Intramural Sports: Men’s basketball, billiards, and table tennis; women’s
volleyball.
Athletic Contact: Director of Athletics, Concordia College, 1804 Green
Street, Selma, Alabama 36701. |
| NCAA |
No |
| NAIA |
Yes |
| School Calender |
August-April (semesters)
Commencement and conferring of degrees: May
One summer session. |
| Website |
http://www.concordiaselma.edu
|
| Degrees |
Associate of Arts: General Studies/Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Early Childhood Education,
Elementary Education, Teacher (Lutheran Elementary/Secondary), Preseminary |
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