Concordia University Saint Paul: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Concordia University Saint Paul is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,545 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1893 and is one of the 12 schools located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Concordia University Saint Paul is affiliated with Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod.

Academic Offerings

At Concordia University Saint Paul you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
71
Concordia University Saint Paul deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Concordia University Saint Paul student retention rate is relatively low at 61% (below Minnesota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
61%
Bad
The graduation rate at Concordia University Saint Paul is low - 48%.

Student to faculty ratio at Concordia University Saint Paul is pretty good, 13:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high - $24,400 a year.

Read the details about Concordia University Saint Paul additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
69%
Doable
According to recent data, 2,536 applications were submitted and 1,752 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Concordia University Saint Paul in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,800
Medium
Concordia University Saint Paul provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Concordia University Saint Paul, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Concordia University Saint Paul offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- approximately $3,800 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Concordia University Saint Paul. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Concordia University Saint Paul appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Concordia University Saint Paul Location and Address

Postal Address:
Concordia University Saint Paul
1282 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, Minnesota
55104-5494, USA
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