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Concordia University-Saint Paul
Most applicants get into Concordia University-Saint Paul — 78.9% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Concordia University-Saint Paul sits in Saint Paul proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $105,577 four years out. Faculty pay averages $91,848 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 3,018 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 67.4% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
Concordia University-Saint Paul does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 78.9% who got into Concordia University-Saint Paul did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Concordia University-Saint Paul received 2,730 applications and admitted 2,044 (74.9%), with 377 enrolling.
How Concordia University-Saint Paul compares
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.9% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,600 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,871 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Concordia University-Saint Paul student earns $59,871 — 3% above the Minnesota median of $58,351 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Concordia University-Saint Paul lists tuition at $25,600 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Concordia University-Saint Paul's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $25,600 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Concordia University-Saint Paul enrolls 3,018 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Concordia University-Saint Paul's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
45.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 54% don't — ask a Concordia University-Saint Paul tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Concordia University-Saint Paul
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $105,577 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,347 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $79,708 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,037 |
| Marketing | $76,183 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,912 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $73,060 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,669 |
| Biology, General | $69,651 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $55,294 |
| Psychology, General | $52,447 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,571 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,801 |
Median earnings for these 13 Concordia University-Saint Paul programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,871 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 28 additional Concordia University-Saint Paul programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Concordia University-Saint Paul?
Concordia University-Saint Paul doesn't look at test scores; its 78.9% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Concordia University-Saint Paul's acceptance rate?
74.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,044 admitted from 2,730 applicants.
How much does Concordia University-Saint Paul cost?
At Concordia University-Saint Paul, published tuition is $25,600 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Concordia University-Saint Paul's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,871 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- Concordia College at Moorhead — 62.6% admitted
- Augsburg University — 82% admitted
- Gustavus Adolphus College — 61% admitted
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — 79.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.