Concordia College-Selma

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Overview

Concordia College-Selma, CCS, is a private institute of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod's Concordia University System, situated in Selma, Alabama. Initially named Alabama Lutheran Academy and Junior College, the name was changed to Concordia College on July 1, 1981. CCS offers Associate of Arts Degrees, Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, and Bachelors of Science in Education. The academic unit of CCS is comprised of the following five divisions:

• Business and Computer Information Systems
• Education
• General Education (Math, Physical and Natural Sciences, P.E, Humanities and Fine Art)
• Hornets Academy
• Social Studies, Social/Behavioral Sciences, and Theology

The sports teams of Concordia College-Selma are nicknamed the Hornets and participate in baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, and track & field. CCS offers scholarships on the basis of active participation in extramural events and performance in academic work. Some of the scholarships include the Academic & Honors Scholarship, the Baseball Scholarship, the Football Scholarship, and the Music Scholarship.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and business and management.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• High male/female ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Concordia College-Selma is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 539 in 2009-2010 (520 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 70% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Concordia College-Selma provides on-campus housing for 350 of its 520 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (20 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (31 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS (8 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies