Overview of Concordia University-Saint Paul

Concordia University-Saint Paul is a private institution grounded in the liberal arts. The institution has an 18 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and undergraduates can choose from 49-degree options. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations. The Concordia Golden Bears play in the NCAA Division II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 5,038 (3,094 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 40% Male/60% Female
• 54% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $22,800
• Books: $2,000
• Room and Board: $9,200
• Other Expenses: $2,000
• Total Cost: $36,000

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 99%
  • Loans: 72%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $8,794
  • Loans: $8,273

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Degree options: Business Administration and Management, General; Kinesiology and Exercise Science; Psychology, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Nursing Practice

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 76%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 47%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 59%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Cross Country, Track & Field
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Track & Field, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Softball, Golf

Overview of Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions

With an acceptance rate of 97%, Concordia is not an overly selective institution—in general, students will need grades that are mean or better to be admitted. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being accepted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data

• Concordia University-Saint Paul Acceptance Rate: 97%
• Concordia University-Saint Paul is a test-optional college
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
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Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Concordia University-Saint Paul, then it should be easy for you to gain admissions to the schools below. If Concordia University-Saint Paul is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Texas at El Paso, University of California, Merced, California State University Sacramento, California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Concordia University-Saint Paul, then you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Texas State University, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Rider University, Old Dominion University, Georgia State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Concordia University-Saint Paul. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of Alabama, Pace University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University

Applying to Concordia University-Saint Paul

Application Deadline: August 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website: https://www.csp.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/

Undergraduate Application Link(s): https://www.csp.edu/apply-now/

Graduate Admissions Website: https://www.csp.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/

Graduate Application Link(s): https://www.csp.edu/apply-now/