When you attend Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP), you’re more than just a student. You’re a part of the Concordia family. Our students come from diverse backgrounds, faith traditions and cultural heritage, but all are part of the Concordia community — where you’ll find a warm and welcoming place to grow academically, spiritually and personally. Our affiliation with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and our Christian setting empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service. CSP delivers an educational experience that is responsive to the needs of our students, relevant to the demands of the job market and provides real preparation for thoughtful living and dedicated service.

Over 5,500 undergraduate, graduate and online students choose to pursue their degrees at Concordia St. Paul. One of the most diverse campuses in Minnesota, our students come from 49 states and over 30 different countries.

Religious affiliation: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

CSP offers unlimited opportunities to create a valuable college experience for all students. 

CSP’s talented faculty are experts in their field and are in your corner throughout your college journey. They provide personal attention as well as academic and career guidance to ensure you’re supported and well-prepared for your next stops.

CSP is one of the most affordable private colleges in Minnesota. Our 2020-21 tuition stands at $23,400, which is lowest among MPCC member schools. Additionally, our comprehensive financial aid program and numerous scholarship opportunities help drive down out of pocket costs, which are also the lowest among private colleges in the Twin Cities. In fact, the average gift and loan amount per traditional undergraduate student stood at $22,388 in 2019-20. Our affordable tuition has helped make CSP one of the fastest growing private colleges in Minnesota as traditional undergraduate enrollment has increased by 40% the last 10 years.

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Tuition and fees

First-time, full-time students receiving grants and scholarships
99%

Financial aid application deadline
May 1

FAFSA code
002347

Learn more about financial aid at Concordia University.

Conference membership
NCAA Division II - Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Men's varsity 
Basketball
Baseball
Cross-Country
Football
Golf
Track and field (indoor and outdoor)

Women's varsity
Basketball
Cross-Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming / Diving
Track and Field (indoor and outdoor)
Volleyball

Number of intramural sports
4

CSP also offers coed Esports. Visit the CSP Athletics website for more information on all sports.

Concordia graduates are bound for success. They’ve followed their passions and have set out to serve in our communities as part of nonprofits, corporations and self-employed entrepreneurs. CSP graduates earn 44% more than the national average (collegescorecard.ed.gov).

Disciplines with largest number of graduates
1. Business, management, marketing and related support services
2. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies
3. Health professions and related programs

Alumni majors
Use LinkedIn’s alumni tool* to explore what Concordia University graduates majored in and the types of careers they have and with which companies.

*based only on those who have accounts on LinkedIn