Concordia University-Saint Paul

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	500
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	53%

Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Concordia-St. Paul is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Concordia University-Saint Paul is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Concordia-St. Paul is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Minnesota is 16-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The retention rate of students at Concordia-St. Paul is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Concordia-St. Paul do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

67.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,900

Cost of attendance at Concordia University-Saint Paul in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,900

Cost of attendance at Concordia University-Saint Paul in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Concordia University-Saint Paul received on average $15,827 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,827

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	222	58%	$4,969	$1,103,189
Other Federal Grant	223	58%	$5,662	$1,262,559
State Grant/Scholarships	218	57%	$5,567	$1,213,640
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	380	99%	$9,477	$3,601,209
Total Grant & Scholarships	384	100%	$15,827	$6,077,408

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Concordia University-Saint Paul students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Concordia University-Saint Paul students is 52.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.1%.

52.8%

asian 46.1% 12 students
African American 42.5% 17 students
white 66.7% 82 students
International Students 50.0% 5 students
Mixed Race 26.7% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Baseball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Concordia University-Saint Paul provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Concordia University-Saint Paul offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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