Concordia University-Saint Paul

1282 Concordia Ave, Saint paul, MN 55104-5494
Tel: (651)641-8278
Private not-for-profit | 3,003 students
The Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, prepares students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel.

School Overview:

Concordia University-Saint Paul
CountyRamsey County, MN
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--General
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
160 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment3,003 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students
2,124 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students
879 students137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students
1,739 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students
1,264 students129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
-1%
% Asian
4%2%
% Hawaiian
-1%
% Hispanic
3%3%
% Black
8%6%
% White
83%84%
% Two or more races
1%2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$29,700$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$29,700$24,744
 

School Notes:

  • Concordia is a Christian liberal arts university, one of 10 owned and operated by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Our student-centered focus creates a caring, supportive and energetic environment, making the university a place that stands out for its warmth, character and academic strength.
  • Concordia University offers a dynamic learning environment, the chance to get involved in activities outside the classroom and an opportunity to make lifelong friendships and celebrate your relationship with the Lord. At Concordia University, your professors know you by name, greet you in that hallways and help you plan your future. In fact, you're assigned a faculty advisor as soon as you arrive on campus so that you have someone to turn to for advice about classes and careers.
  • Concordia University was the first private, four-year institution in the state of Minnesota to become a "laptop campus," providing a laptop computer to all full-time students.
  • We are located in the midway district of St. Paul, Minnesota, minutes away from all that the metropolitan area of the Twin Cities has to offer. Our thirty-seven acre campus includes residence halls; classroom, science and music buildings; theatre arts center; library; chapel; cafeteria; gymnasium and health and fitness center; administrative and faculty complexes; and the student union.
  • Concordia University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The University had been accredited since 1967, with reaccredidation given in 1997.
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