About Concordia University-Saint Paul

Founded in 1893, Concordia University-Saint Paul. is a Private college. Located in Minnesota, which is a city setting in Minnesota, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,740 full time undergraduate students, and 1,842 full time graduate students.

The Concordia University-Saint Paul Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 101 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Concordia University-Saint Paul include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate57%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at CSP are considered Selective, with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

67% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 35% were in the top quarter, and 14% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Concordia University-Saint Paul.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
44%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
30%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
20%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
40%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
10%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
60%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
30%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
30%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
20%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
44%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
30%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
20%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
40%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
10%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
60%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
30%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
30%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
20%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Concordia University-Saint Paul REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    36 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    25 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    38 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    39 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    39 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    39 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    39 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    39 Students rated academics 3.6 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Concordia University-Saint Paul?

12 Students rated Concordia University-Saint Paul

Blong

Concordia University - Saint Paul, or CSP, is a small campus filled with diversity and welcoming students, staff, and faculty. Many upper-class men are very helpful and understanding, even staff and faculty members are helpful when help is needed through face-to-face meetings or emailing. CSP is also not as expensive as other private universities, so it is a plus. Paying less for a private education is very appealing and you get what you pay for. Overall I would recommend Concordia University - Saint Paul to students who are interested in private education and saving money with or without a declared major for first and second year students. Also to those who are wanting to experience the city life on campus. And I would not recommend Concordia to a student who is not highly interested in religion, specifically Christianity, and world-wide cultures. or those who want to get away from the city life.

Maxine

I personally enjoy the environment of Concordia as the setting is not too big. The people are kind and diverse so making friends and making small-talk is not too difficult. The food is also not too bad as I enjoy their chicken tenders and wrap options. I think it is a pretty great school with great professors and staff.

Payton

I am looking forward to attending Concordia next year as a freshman. I recently went on a campus tour and loved it! There was so much to like about the school such as their small class sizes and overall location. Although it is a small campus, the surrounding metro areas are close as well as numerous other colleges. I was recruited for the softball team so I am excited to continue my softball career and education at Concordia University in St. Paul in the fall of 2019.

Emily

It is a very welcoming school that is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. The teachers are all very knowledgeable about their designated subject and are willing to help students with what they need. The campus may be in the city, but there is a nice small feel to the community. Almost every building is connected to the tunnel system allowing students to avoid frigid and snowy winter weather.

Concordia University-Saint Paul FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Concordia University-Saint Paul is 57%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    All those college courses that we took in high school all have a purposes and that was to get us ready. I wish I could take those class again and this time, more serious too. I remember in high school I just slack off on this important college lecture. I was thinking, I already know how I can manage my time. Yeah right, what a brain I had back then. It is much harder when you are actually in it and doing it. You can get distracted easily, especially if you are reading about something that is not grabbing your attention. What I really wish to had done in high school to prepare me was taking Cornell Note seriously. In college, every class or almost every class there will be note taking. If you can't take good notes, then your test score are more likely to drop. Now when I go back to my high school, the first thing I say to them is that they better learn how to take good notes because those great notes are the key to passing your class and successing.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    not enough mend btween regular students and athletes

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  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    What I wanted to major in.

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    Everybody is active and talkative because classes are small due to the fact that Concordia University is a private instutation. My classmates get along with each other and everybody asks questions.

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Education program and our kinesiology program is great here at Concordia.

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    There is a great sense of community once you find friends

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I think that all kind of students should attend this school so that we have a great variety understanding of human life. I also think that they should attend this school so that they can understand the culture differences and the ethical belief there is in the world.

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  9. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I really wish i would have known the importance of the financial aid forms and how important it is to get them in on time. It is very hard to understand how all of it works and the financial issues become part of the most stressful thing here at Concordia. The Bear center is the most frustrating for many students but Concordia does a good job with helping out if the student is willing to ask and make effort.

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school all around fits who I am as a person.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone of any race that majors what they have over there, and don't mind about other culture or tradition beliefs.

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    What I found about Concordia is that they have wonderful professors that care about their students. I also liked the fact that the class sizes were smaller than many other colleges. After being here, I would say that Concordia has an amazing support system that I actually needed this year, and they actually do care about the needs of the student. These are the reasons why I believe Concordia is unique compared to the other colleges that I had looked at.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Well, as a well sophsticated individual. The things that I would tell my friends about Concordia, that it is a very well and unique school, due to its academics. I would most defintely discuss about the incorporative programs that the school itself offers. Exspecially the Hmong Center, and SEASA which stands for South East Asian Student Association. I think its wonderful to get involved in diversed programs such as this one. It not only builds characters, but also allows others to feel comfortable around the likes of many. Best of all it's away to maintain a social life! Really.

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Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

2,740

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,842

Total Grad Students

21%

Out-Of-State

75%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

18%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
% Black or African-American
12%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
64%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

97% of students attending Concordia University-Saint Paul receive some sort of financial aid. 45% were awarded federal grants. While 72% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$21,250

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$2,000

Books and Supplies

$8,500

Room and Board

31,750

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,811
$30 - $48K
$16,296
$48 - $75K
$19,134
$75 - $110K
$21,760
$110K & UP
$24,759

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