Concordia University-Saint Paul
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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 3,146, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,000.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
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
78%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
50%
Unknown
4%
Black
12%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
15%
Asian
7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
61
Total Online Enrollment
4,554
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.78% online, 22% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
42% On-campus
58% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
Associate67% online
Bachelor's27% online
Graduate Certificate94% online
Master's100% online
Doctorate50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-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.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-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
47%
State Grant Aid
50%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
47%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$18k
Average student debtafter graduation
$46k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 7 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 13 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 14 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 15 | Psychology. | |||
| 16 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 17 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 18 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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