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Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN · City · 3,018 students
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$18,462
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
52%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$59,871
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
79%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Concordia University-Saint Paul (CSP) is a dynamic private institution renowned for its career-focused education, vibrant diversity, and commitment to making a high-quality degree accessible. The university’s strongest academic pathways lie in its highly regarded nursing, business, and education programs, all of which emphasize practical, hands-on experience designed for immediate career readiness. Students enjoy a close-knit, welcoming campus culture that blends a supportive Christian heritage with the energy of the Twin Cities, complete with thriving student organizations and competitive NCAA Division II Golden Bears athletics. CSP distinctively sets itself apart through its historic "Tuition Reset"—which makes it one of the most affordable private colleges in Minnesota—and its unique position as the only private Division II school in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area.

Location
Saint Paul, MN, 55104-5494 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
6 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$25,600
Housing & food (on campus)$13,932
Books & supplies$3,000
Cost of attendance$51,344
Average net price$18,462
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$25,600
Housing & food (on campus)$13,932
Books & supplies$3,000
Cost of attendance$51,344
Average net price$18,462
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.csp.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Concordia University-Saint Paul’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$27,200
Housing$18,144
Books & supplies$3,000
Transportation$3,000
Total of the above$51,344
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,406
$30–48k
$16,794
$48–75k
$16,826
$75–110k
$19,135
$110k+
$23,295
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
52%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
32%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
52% graduated · 32% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 14% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,646
10 yrs after entry$59,871
Debt
Median at graduation$17,832
Monthly payment$189
Middle 50% owe$7k–$25k
90th percentile$31,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
79%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 33%Women 67%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
34%
Family income
$42,756
Independent
59%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
23%
Race & ethnicity
White
46%
Hispanic
12%
Black
22%
Asian
12%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,646
After 10 yrs
$59,871
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing331
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness83
Business Administration, Management and Operations83
Psychology, General65
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services40
Criminal Justice and Corrections29
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods25
Health and Medical Administrative Services24
Human Resources Management and Services24
Biology, General22
Accounting and Related Services19
Marketing19
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management17
Computer Science14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas12
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities12
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$52M
Full-time faculty
22%
Faculty salary
$7,654/mo
Teaching spend
$3,921
per student
Federal loans
52%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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