97%

Acceptance Rate

$13,595

Avg.Financial Aid

002347

FAFSA Code

Concordia University Saint Paul

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    https://www.csp.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    5,054

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1893 and located at Saint Paul, Minnesota. The teaching of relevant skills to respond to the ever-changing marketplace is the prime objective of this comprehensive liberal arts university.

  • There are 4,582 students in total enrolled at the university including 3,157 full-timers and 1,425 part-timers.

  • The student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

  • The total graduation rate of the university is 52%.

  • The university also boasts a 94.57% overall placement rate for undergraduate students and 94.91% overall placement for graduate students.

  • The university has a Lutheran religious affiliation and is one of the ten institutions affiliated with Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

  • University's acceptance rate is 57%.

For info on Admissions

Concordia University-Saint Paul which is a private, Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod university, is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Around 62% of the students are females and 38% are males. Notably, Concordia University-Saint Paul is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At CUSP around 58% are white, 12% are Black or African American, and 10% are Asian. Moreover, around 61% of the students are 24 and under. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Raina Hein, Justin Eichorn, Sandy Layman, and Alice Johnson. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, CUSP offers around 270 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

1282 Concordia Ave

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. The rankings of eductional institutions by Forbes and US News are considered a reliable source by applicants and experts. The ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. However, Concordia University-Saint Paul doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    97%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    Neither required nor recommended

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    None

The admission to Concordia University-Saint Paul is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 1 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Concordia University-Saint Paul, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1282 Concordia Ave, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104-5494. They can also call them at (651) 641-8278.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $18,591

  • Average Annual Cost

    $22,275

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $35,275

  • Other Fees

    $N/A

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $9,000

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,000

Total One Year Cost

$35,275

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to CUSP. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $36,000. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($22,800), books and supplies ($2,000), room and boarding ($9,200), and budget for other expenses ($2,000). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctoral

Student:Faculty Ratio

18:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

76%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

38%

Male Professors

62%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    111 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    107 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    46 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    46 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    43 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    38 Graduates

  • Marketing

    36 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    30 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    43 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    38 Graduates

  • Marketing

    36 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    30 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    30 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    27 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    23 Graduates

  • Human Resources Management and Serv...

    23 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    17 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    17 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    17 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    15 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    15 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    13 Graduates

  • Theological and Ministerial Studies

    11 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    8 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    7 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    6 Graduates

  • Sociology

    6 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    4 Graduates

  • Teaching English or French as a Sec...

    4 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    3 Graduates

  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...

    3 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    2 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    2 Graduates

  • General Sales, Merchandising and Re...

    1 Graduates

  • History

    1 Graduates

  • Religious/Sacred Music

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,104

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

32%

Full-time / Part-time

54% / 46%

Students Gender

Male

40%

US National: 44%

Female

60%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

61%

Unknown

6%

Black

11%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

3%

Asian

9%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

18%

Out Of State

79%

In State

3%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$71,270 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 69% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

69%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Golden Bears

School Colors

navy and Vegas Gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

8

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At CUSP, $9,200 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At CUSP, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The university has enrolled around 38% male and 62% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$39,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$49,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$16,504 - $28,125

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$171 - $292

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$13,595

Students Receiving Federal Grants

42%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,318

Students Receiving State Aid

43%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,330

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,997

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$18,062

$30K - $48K

$17,216

$48K - $75K

$15,755

$75K - $110K

$13,293

> $110K

$10,715

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,366,903

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,637,814

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at CUSP to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,708, whereas the financial aid is $7,758. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $5,297 as well as institutional aid worth $7,758. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at CUSP based on students' financial needs add up to $1,366,903 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $1,637,814.

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