Concordia College Alabama

Concordia College Alabama
Former names
Alabama Luther College
Alabama Lutheran Academy and College
TypePrivate historically black college
Active1922–2018
Parent institution
Concordia University System
Religious affiliation
Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
Location,
U.S.
Campus57 acres (23 ha)
Colors  Green
  Yellow
NicknameHornets
Bakke Hall and the Dormitory
Concordia College Alabama is located in Alabama
Concordia College Alabama
Location of Bakke Hall and the Dormitory in Alabama
LocationSelma, Alabama
Coordinates32°25′34″N 87°01′05″W / 32.426°N 87.018°W / 32.426; -87.018
Built1925
Governing bodyLutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Official nameBakke Hall and the Dormitory
DesignatedJune 19, 1997[1]

Concordia College Alabama was a Private historically black college associated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and located in Selma, Alabama. It was the only historically black college among the ten colleges and universities in the Concordia University System. The college ceased operations at the completion of the spring 2018 semester,[2] citing years of financial distress and declining enrollment.[3]

  1. ^ "Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage". Alabama Historical Commission. www.preserveala.org. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
  2. ^ "Concordia College Alabama closes: 'Nevertheless,' Dr. Rosa J. Young's legacy continues". Reporter. May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  3. ^ Jaschik, Scott (March 2018), "Small Black College Will Close", Inside Higher Education