Concordia University Saint Paul Description:
Founded in 1893, Concordia University Saint Paul is a private university grounded in the liberal arts. The university is affiliated with the Lutheran Church and is one of the ten members of the Concordia University System. About 39% of students are Lutheran, and 86% of students are from Minnesota. Concordia has a 16 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and undergraduates can choose from 49 majors. The university does well with financial aid, and 100% of students who applied for aid received some form of assistance. On the athletic front, the Concordia Golden Bears compete in the NCAA Division II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: Concordia University Saint Paul has an open admissions policy
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
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- ACT Composite: - / -
- ACT English: - / -
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Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 2,961 (1,748 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
- 58% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $29,700
- Books: $1,400 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,750
- Other Expenses: $2,532
- Total Cost: $41,382
Concordia University Saint Paul Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- Concordia Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 79%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $16,649
- Loans: $7,292
Most Popular Majors:
Business Management, Child Development, Criminal Justice, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Marketing
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 66%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 33%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 48%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Concordia University Saint Paul Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.csp.edu/about-concordia/vision-mission-history/mission-vision/
"The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel."
