Concordia University-Saint Paul

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About Concordia University-Saint Paul

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Lutheran Church&-Missouri Synod

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Concordia University-Saint Paul is a small private university located on an urban campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,035, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,400.

Saint Paul, MN

$24,400

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

61%

Retention Rate Insight

61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

51%

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

6k

Students enrolled

73%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

27%

Unknown

1%

Black

7%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

48%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

58

Total Online Enrollment

4,018

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

45% On-campus

55% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold67% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold29% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold83% online

Master'sCheck Bold91% online

DoctorateCheck Bold50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

68%

State Grant Aid

51%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

48%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,969
State Grant Aid$5,713
Institution Grant Aid$10,902
Pell Grant Aid$5,223

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debtafter graduation

$46k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
14Physical Sciences.
15Psychology.
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
17Social Sciences.
18Theology And Religious Vocations.
19Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.