Concordia College of Moorhead
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing · MN · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses Concordia College says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01General PsychologyPsychology (General, Introductory, or Lifespan)A Lifespan psychology course also satisfies this requirement. Each course must be at least 3 semester credits.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Psychology : General, Introductory, or Lifespan”
credits3min gradeC - 02NutritionHuman Nutrition (General or Lifespan)
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Human Nutrition : General or Lifespan”
credits3min gradeC - 03Combined Anatomy & Physiology (one course)Human Anatomy and PhysiologyMust cover the neurological, cardiac, respiratory, GI, GU, musculoskeletal and integumentary systems. A course series must be taken at the same institution, with limited exceptions.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Human Anatomy and Physiology : Must cover the following body systems, including neurological, cardiac, respiratory, GI, GU, musculoskeletal, and integumentary. Courses that are part of a series must be completed at the same institution (there are limited exceptions to this requirement). This course must include a linked lab.”
credits3labrequiredmin gradeC - 04MicrobiologyMicrobiology (Fundamental or General)
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Microbiology : Fundamental or General. This course must include a linked lab.”
credits3labrequiredmin gradeC - 05General ChemistryChemistry (Introductory or higher)Allied Health or Survey of Chemistry courses are accepted. A course with organic and/or biochemistry content is highly recommended.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Chemistry : Introductory Chemistry or higher is accepted. Allied Health or Survey of Chemistry courses are accepted. A course that addresses organic and/or biochemistry content is highly recommended to prepare for coursework in the nursing major. This course must include a linked lab.”
credits3labrequiredmin gradeC - 06College AlgebraMathematics (College Algebra, Statistics, or higher)Statistics or a higher math course also satisfies this requirement.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Mathematics : College Algebra, Statistics, or higher math”
credits3min gradeC
Minimum prerequisite grade
C (2.0)
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Prerequisite courses must have a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher, and each course must be completed with letter grades of C (2.0) or better.”
Applying with prerequisites in progress Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Allowed; provisional acceptance until the degree and prerequisites are complete” vs “You may apply with prerequisites or degree in progress and receive provisional acceptance. All prerequisites must be complete before enrollment.”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Do prerequisites expire?
Prerequisite recency
Within 7 years of application (recommended)
The FAQ adds: 'Preference will be given to applicants who meet this requirement.' The graduate transfer-credit policy's seven-year rule applies to master's and certificate programs, not to this program.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“We highly recommend all courses be completed within seven years of your application.”
Course attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
2.5
Calculated on all post-high school work.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on all post-high school work.”
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
Minimum prerequisite GPA Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“3.0 combined across prerequisites” vs “3.0 combined prerequisite GPA”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Where can courses be taken?
Online labs
Linked labs may be in-person or virtual; online courses are accepted only from U.S. regionally accredited institutions
The virtual-lab sentence appears only on the FAQ page.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Linked labs may be either in-person or virtual.”
Pass/Fail
Not accepted
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Pass/Fail completions are not accepted.”
Community college courses Not published. Confirm with the school.
Credit by exam (AP/CLEP) Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles Concordia College publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
January startRolling admissionThe FAQ gives months only: applications open in March and the program starts in January. No day or year is printed. The admission criteria page says: 'Applications are reviewed, as they are completed, continually throughout the cycle.' The FAQ adds that review happens on a monthly basis. No application deadline is published. Prerequisites must be complete before enrollment.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“The application cycle opens in March each year for the next January start.”
Application system
NursingCAS
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Applications for the program are processed through NursingCAS , a centralized application system servicing nursing programs nationwide.”
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Tuition
$740 per credit; $39,960 program tuition
The FAQ instead states a per-credit tuition of $795. Program fees are additional: Spring $1,500, Summer $1,000 and Fall $1,000, plus annual student activity, technology and holistic health fees.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Program Tuition: $39,960”
Application fee
An application fee is charged; the amount is not stated
The fee is paid through NursingCAS.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Submit your application and pay the application fee.”
Seat deposit
$250, nonrefundable
The deposit is applied to first-semester program fees.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Applicants offered a seat in the program will be notified immediately by email with their Concordia College credentials and instructions to make a nonrefundable $250 deposit to secure their seat.”
Institutional scholarships
None offered by the college
The Sanford Health RN Loan Forgiveness Program in Fargo offers $30,000 in exchange for a three-year work commitment.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“While scholarships are not provided through Concordia College or the nursing department, some employers and regional health systems offer assistance.”
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
Non-nursing bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution, completed before enrollment
The FAQ says a 'baccalaureate or graduate degree'. LPNs and associate-degree holders are not eligible.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“A baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing major from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. The degree must be completed and appear on an official transcript prior to enrollment in the program.”
References
Two professional references
References should be able to comment on the applicant's ability to empathize and care for all clients in a nonjudgmental and culturally appropriate manner.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Two professional references. Examples of references would be professors, advisors, employers or supervisors, or clergy.”
CNA certification
Not required
source · concordiacollege.edu
“We do not require students to be Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) or Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).”
Healthcare experience
Not required and does not affect admission
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Experience in these areas does not influence an individual's chance of admission nor does the type of major completed with the earned baccalaureate degree.”
Resume
Current resume required
The FAQ specifies a one-page resume.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“A current resume .”
- A comprehensive background check is required after admission for clinical access.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Comprehensive background check.”
- Baseline and random substance abuse testing is required, plus testing for reasonable suspicion or cause.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Baseline and random substance abuse testing and testing for reasonable suspicion/cause.”
- A physical exam is required, with documentation of vaccinations or immunity, annual TB screening, and a flu vaccine.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“A physical exam, including documentation of required vaccinations and/or immunity, annual screening for TB, and immunization for influenza.”
- A healthcare provider must confirm that you can meet the program's technical standards.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Confirmation from your healthcare provider that you are able to perform all nursing program technical standards.”
- Nursing student liability/malpractice insurance is required.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Nursing student liability/malpractice insurance coverage.”
- All students complete AHA CPR certification at the start of the program, even if already certified.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“American Heart Association CPR Certification will be provided at the beginning of the Accelerated BSN program. All students must complete this course, regardless of previous status.”
- Students must provide their own transportation to clinical sites.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Yes, students are responsible for transportation to all clinical experiences.”
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
Personal statement Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“500–750 words” vs “500–750 word personal statement”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Good to know
What the school says about the program that is not a requirement: how it selects, how many it admits, what to expect.
Format
On campus and classroom-based; cannot be completed online
Clinical shifts may include day, evening, night and weekends.
source · concordiacollege.edu
“No. Our program is classroom-based and follows the academic year and summer sessions. Students have classes 3-4 days per week and clinical experiences 2-3 days per week.”
Start term
January (spring) only
source · concordiacollege.edu
“The 12-month program begins in January. Students complete the program in December of the same year.”
Cohort size
20 students per year
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Twenty students are accepted to the program each year.”
International / foreign degrees
Foreign degrees are not accepted; a U.S. regionally accredited degree is required
source · concordiacollege.edu
“If you do not have a degree from a U.S. institution with regional accreditation, you do not meet the requirements for this program.”
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Sources
Every page we read for Concordia College, with when we last checked it. Tier 1 is the program's own pages; tier 2 the nursing school's general pages; tier 3 university-wide pages.
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Concordia Collegetier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Admission Criteria | Concordia Collegetier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Program Cost | Concordia Collegetier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Program FAQs | Concordia Collegetier 2 · faq · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Privacy | Concordia Collegetier 3 · policy · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Transfer Credit Policies | Concordia Collegetier 1 · prereqs · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- No application deadline or exact dates are published. The FAQ says only that the cycle opens in March for a January start.
- Per-credit tuition differs between pages: the program cost page says $740 and the FAQ says $795.
- The admission criteria page requires a baccalaureate degree, while the FAQ says a baccalaureate or graduate degree.
- The application fee amount is not stated.
- The graduate transfer-credit policy (7-year recency, grade of B or higher) covers master's and certificate programs and does not appear to apply to this program's prerequisites.
- Per-credit tuition conflicts: the program cost page says $740 and the FAQ says $795.
- The application fee amount and any application deadline are not published.
- The admission criteria page requires a baccalaureate degree, while the FAQ says a baccalaureate or graduate degree is accepted.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on other: 3.0 combined across prerequisites | 3.0 combined prerequisite GPA.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on partial_completion: Allowed; provisional acceptance until the degree and prerequisites are complete | You may apply with prerequisites or degree in progress and receive provisional acceptance. All prerequisites must be complete before enrollment..
- Two readings of the page disagreed on essays: 500–750 words | 500–750 word personal statement.
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