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1282 Concordia Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States

Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Concordia University, St. Paul is a Christ-centered, comprehensive liberal arts university that delivers academic programs designed to respond to marketplace needs by teaching relevant skills and abilities that employers seek. At CSP, we offer over 80 academic programs so you can study what you love and then love what you do.

Over 5,000 undergraduate, graduate, and online students choose to pursue their degrees at Concordia St. Paul. One of the most diverse campuses in Minnesota, our students come from 50 states and over 30 countries. CSP’s talented faculty are experts in their fields and are passionate about your success throughout your college journey. They provide personal attention as well as academic and career guidance to ensure you’re supported and well-prepared for your next steps.

The only NCAA Division II athletics program in the Twin Cities, Concordia St. Paul has been a member of the highly competitive Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) since 1999. The Golden Bears have won nine national titles and claimed 39 conference titles since moving to the DII level. Fans across the country cheer for CSP athletics, including basketball, baseball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, track & field, and volleyball.
The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
35,800
Living Off-Campus
35,800
Living with Family
35,800
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $17,776 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $14,696
$30,001-$48,000: $16,220
$48,001-$75,000: $17,582
$75,001-$110,000: $17,668
Over $110,000: $21,902

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
15:1
Size of Student Body
5,533
Average Class Size
15
Graduate Students Enrolled
2,177
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Breakdown by Race
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
Black or African American: 15%
Hispanic: 10%
Asian: 11%
White: 55%
Two or more races: 5%
International Students: 1%
Unknown: 3%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 20%
20 to 24: 42%
25 to 34: 24%
35 to 44: 11%
45 and Older: 4%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 34%
Women: 66%
New entering students who are transfers
63%

Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
51%
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Completers within 6 years by race
Black or African American: 41%
Hispanic: 25%
Asian: 39%
White: 59%
Two or more races: 69%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men: 47%
Women: 56%
Retention Rate
64%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 61%
Part-time: 100%
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$9,325

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $5,713
Institutional grant aid: $9,529
Federal grant aid: $3,611
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $19,018
$30,001-$48,000: $17,494
$48,001-$75,000: $16,132
$75,001-$110,000: $16,046
Over $110,000: $11,812
School Scholarships
Yes
Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002347
Financial Aid Contact

This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Bachelor's Degree: $20,834
  • First Professional Degree: $59,811
  • Master's Degree: $25,666
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Associate's Degree: 82%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 69%
  • First Professional Degree: 83%
  • Master's Degree: 65%
  • Doctorate: 50%

  • Common applications (online)
  • School applications (online)
  • Test-optional
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Transcripts
  • Application Essay
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
  • Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines

Rolling Admissions Deadline

August 1 for fall semester, December 1 for spring semester

Financial Aid Application Deadline

Priority financial aid deadline is May 1st of each year. All students having their paperwork submitted on or before May 1st will be first considered for other forms of funds including, but not limited to SEOG grants.

Regular Decision Deadline

August 1 for fall semester, December 1 for spring semester

Admissions Contact
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2017, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Accounting and Related Services 72% $58,502
Business Administration, Management and Operations 73% $65,226
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 71% $65,226
Computer and information sciences and support services 88% $83,902
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 88% $83,902
Criminal Justice and Corrections 72% $60,571
Education 41% $46,185
Health and Medical Administrative Services 67% $64,906
Health and Physical Education/Fitness 50% $51,080
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services 72% $60,571
Human Resources Management and Services 83% $63,399
Marketing 70% $74,918
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 50% $51,080
Psychology 58% $47,377
Psychology, General 58% $47,377
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 61% $88,811
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations 71% $91,381
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 69% $91,333
Curriculum and Instruction 42% $71,884
Education 31% $74,025
Educational Administration and Supervision 40% $80,588
Educational/Instructional Media Design 28% $76,343
Health professions and related programs 82% $73,526
Human Resources Management and Services 60% $68,245
Human Services, General 93% $58,060
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 82% $73,526
Special Education and Teaching 24% $69,415
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 18% $79,067
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources.