CSP Description

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.

Concordia is a Christian liberal arts university, one of 10 owned and operated by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Our student-centered focus creates a caring, supportive and energetic environment, making the university a place that stands out for its warmth, character and academic strength.

Backgrounds, cultural heritage and age of students may vary widely, yet all have found a welcoming, accepting place to grow academically, spiritually and interpersonally. Our students truly care about one another and often form friendships that last a lifetime. At Concordia, you'll feel a part of a close-knit, caring community that encourages you to explore your talents and achieve your potential.

We are located in the midway district of St. Paul, Minnesota, minutes away from all that the metropolitan area of the Twin Cities has to offer. Our thirty-seven acre campus includes residence halls; classroom, science and music buildings; theatre arts center; library; chapel; cafeteria; gymnasium and health and fitness center; administrative and faculty complexes; and the student union.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Comet the Golden Bear

Nickname

CSP

Website

www.csp.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$26,400

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,400

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

2,644

CSP Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,691
Freshman Class
211
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,644

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
63%
Graduate
37%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
78%
Out-of-State
22%

Gender of Students

Women
55%
Men
45%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
7%
Asian
5%
Caucasian
63%
Latino
1%
Other
24%

Students State Origin

Minnesota
78%
Illinois
6%
Wisconsin
4%
Iowa
1%
Washington
1%
Other
10%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%