Concordia University-Saint Paul
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,100 within 10 years.
About This School
Concordia University-Saint Paul is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota with approximately 3,018 undergraduate students enrolled. Concordia University-Saint Paul has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,462 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $57,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $17,566 average net price and relatively low median debt of $12,166 make this one of the more affordable private university options, and graduates earning a median of $57,100 a decade out suggests solid career outcomes for the price. However, the 59% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate are genuine concerns — more than one in three students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small Lutheran campus community in the Twin Cities and have a clear plan to stay on track, but ask hard questions about academic support during your visit.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,018 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Concordia University-Saint Paul
1282 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104-5494
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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