Concordia University-Saint Paul is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Saint Paul, Minnesota with 3,018 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, costs an average of $16,222 a year after grants and graduates 50% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Concordia University-Saint Paul acceptance rate and admissions
Concordia University-Saint Paul admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Concordia University-Saint Paul application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Concordia University-Saint Paul’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Concordia University-Saint Paul tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $26,400 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $15,800 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $37,892 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $16,222 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $16,222 a year after grants and scholarships, $21,670 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Concordia University-Saint Paul's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Concordia University-Saint Paul graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $65,009 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,024 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 28% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Concordia University-Saint Paul majors and what graduates earn
Concordia University-Saint Paul awarded bachelor's degrees in 39 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($105,577).
All 39 majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Concordia University-Saint Paul
22 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 22 graduate programs
Trade and career programs at Concordia University-Saint Paul
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 23 | $68,617 | n/a | $14,316 |
Students and location
- 3,018 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 68% women, 33% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul?
Concordia University-Saint Paul admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Concordia University-Saint Paul cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $26,400. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $16,222 a year in 2024-25.
Is Concordia University-Saint Paul test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Concordia University-Saint Paul reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul?
50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $65,009 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.