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
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
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%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates earn most above the national rate in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($73,060 vs $55,378 nationally), and most below it in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($40,801 vs $47,382).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 331 | $93,347 | $88,910 | +$4,437 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 83 | $49,571 | $54,562 | −$4,991 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 83 | $77,037 | $68,257 | +$8,780 |
| Psychology, General | 65 | $52,447 | $50,706 | +$1,741 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 40 | $55,294 | $48,568 | +$6,726 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 29 | $73,060 | $55,378 | +$17,682 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 25 | $40,801 | $47,382 | −$6,581 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 24 | $75,912 | $58,716 | +$17,196 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 24 | $79,708 | $68,069 | +$11,639 |
| Biology, General | 22 | $69,651 | $57,214 | +$12,437 |
| Marketing | 19 | $76,183 | $69,303 | +$6,880 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 19 | $70,669 | $76,194 | −$5,525 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul?
Concordia University-Saint Paul has an acceptance rate of 79%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Concordia University-Saint Paul hard to get into?
Not especially. Concordia University-Saint Paul has an acceptance rate of 79%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Concordia University-Saint Paul cost?
The average net price at Concordia University-Saint Paul is about $18,462 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul?
Concordia University-Saint Paul has a graduation rate of 46%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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