Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		3
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies		3
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	August 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

901 South 8th Street

City, State, Zip

Moorhead, MN 56562

Phone

(218) 299-3004

Fax

(218) 299-3947

E-mail

admissions@cord.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

$60

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

 

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA		X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations		X
Essay			X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment			X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

65% of 3,741 applicants were admitted

Women

67% of 2,217 applicants were admitted

Men

62% of 1,524 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

545 (22%) of 2,435 admitted students enrolled

Women

297 (20%) of 1,484 admitted students enrolled

Men

248 (26%) of 951 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.54

3.75 and Above

39%

3.50 - 3.74

22%

3.25 - 3.49

16%

3.00 - 3.24

11%

2.50 - 2.99

9%

2.00 - 2.49

3%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

26 average
22-28 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

13%

Score of 24 - 29

48%

Score of 18 - 23

37%

Score of 12 - 17

2%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 27%
Top quarter: 55%
Top half: 82%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$48,705

Tuition and Fees

$38,378

Room and Board

$8,040

Books and Supplies

$1,000

Other Expenses

$1,287

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Not reported

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning December 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002346	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

490 (89.7%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

412 (84.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

412 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

119 (28.9%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

92%

Average Award

$30,121

Need-Based Gift

Received by 405 (98.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $24,460

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 326 (79.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,195

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 86 (20.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

131 (24.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,461

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,726 (83.5%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,483 (85.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,476 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

320 (21.7%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

91%

Average Award

$29,701

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,449 (98.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,228

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,224 (82.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,459

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 235 (15.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

534 (25.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,926

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

77%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

Not reported

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

College/university loans, Private loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Debating, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

International Students

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Education, Biological/life sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

167

Part-Time Faculty

79

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

57%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 20% of classes
10-19 students: 39% of classes
20-29 students: 33% of classes
30-39 students: 6% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 17% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 42% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 31% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

482,008

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

570

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Education

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Moorhead Population

39,398

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

113 acres

Weather

Temperature

-2.2 average low in January, 71 average high in September

Rain

100 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Moorhead

Nearest Train Station

2 mile(s) from campus in Fargo, N.D.

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing

Students in College Housing

62% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

38%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Not available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

well-lighted campus; outdoor campus emergency phones

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

 

School Colors

Maroon and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

cheerleading

Men's Club Sports

cheerleading, volleyball

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, bowling, football, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, campus entertainment commission, habitat for humanity, dance marathon, student government association, campus ministry commission

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

2,114

Women

1,238 (58.6%)

Men

876 (41.4%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

2,066

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.4% Asian
1.8% Black/African-American
2.1% Hispanic/Latino
1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
86.8% White
5.3% Unknown

International Students.

3.5% from 26 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

18

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

84.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

69.6%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

73.3%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

74.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

82%

Average Starting Salary

82%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

24.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Business 1%
Law 3%
Theology 1%
Arts and Sciences 12%
Medicine 2%
Education 1%
Other 2%