Concordia University-Saint Paul

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,600

2.4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$18,028

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

78.9%

3,540 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,003

76.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

45.3%

110 Graduates

About

Concordia University-Saint Paul is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Concordia University-Saint Paul were Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management (371 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (138 degrees), and Data Analytics, General (68 degrees).

In 2024, 2,128 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Concordia University-Saint Paul. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,146 degrees), 7.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (153 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Concordia University-Saint Paul is $25,600, which is $1,600 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Concordia University-Saint Paul is $25,600, which is $1,600 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,028.

In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending Concordia University-Saint Paul received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,600

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Concordia University-Saint Paul was $25,600. The cost of tuition at Concordia University-Saint Paul is $1,600 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Concordia University-Saint Paul (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,028

2024 Value

0.217%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Concordia University-Saint Paul had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,028. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Concordia University-Saint Paul grew by 0.217%.

This chart compares the average net price of Concordia University-Saint Paul (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,800

Room and Board

$3,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Concordia University-Saint Paul was of $10,800 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.88% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 50% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Concordia University-Saint Paul (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Concordia University-Saint Paul received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.62% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Concordia University-Saint Paul (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Concordia University-Saint Paul received 3,540 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 29.7% annual growth. Out of those 3,540 applicants, 2,792 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.9% acceptance rate.

There were 6,003 students enrolled at Concordia University-Saint Paul in 2024.

Concordia University-Saint Paul has an overall enrollment yield of 16.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,792

Accepted Out of 3,540

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Concordia University-Saint Paul was 78.9% (2,792 admissions from 3,540 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 74.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 29.7%, while admissions grew by 36.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Concordia University-Saint Paul (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Concordia University-Saint Paul had a total enrollment of 6,003 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Saint Paul is 4,574 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,429. This means that 76.2% of students enrolled at Concordia University-Saint Paul are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Concordia University-Saint Paul, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.5% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 8.83% Asian, 8.31% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, 0.366% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.217% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Concordia University-Saint Paul in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.9%), followed by White Male (16.4%) and Black or African American Female (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.2%), followed by White Male (14.1%) and Black or African American Female (3.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Concordia University-Saint Paul in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,003 students. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Saint Paul is 4,574 and the part-time enrollment is 1,429. This means that 76.2% of students enrolled at Concordia University-Saint Paul are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Concordia University-Saint Paul (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Concordia University-Saint Paul was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Concordia University-Saint Paul had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Concordia University-Saint Paul (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,913 enrolled students
Black or African American
928 enrolled students
Asian
530 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Concordia University-Saint Paul is 48.5% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 8.83% Asian, 8.31% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, 0.366% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.217% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 230 students (3.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 572 more women than men received degrees from Concordia University-Saint Paul. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Concordia University-Saint Paul is white (1,146 degrees awarded). There were 7.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (153 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Concordia University-Saint Paul is Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management (371 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (138 degrees) and Data Analytics, General (68 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Concordia University-Saint Paul, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (140 degrees awarded), Education (558 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (412 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,562,718 people), Software developers (657,288 people), Secondary school teachers (505,894 people), Education administrators (280,345 people), and Other managers (251,784 people).

The most specialized majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (140 degrees awarded), Education (558 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (412 degrees), Human Sciences (46 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (69 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (140 degrees awarded), Education (558 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (412 degrees), Human Sciences (46 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (69 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul are Elementary & secondary schools (2,907,558 people), Computer Systems Design (703,217 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (367,902 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (326,518 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (136,283 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Concordia University-Saint Paul.

Most Common (2024)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
23 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
5 degrees awarded
General Studies
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Concordia University-Saint Paul was Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Concordia University-Saint Paul according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

778

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,350

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 778 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Saint Paul, which is 0.576 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,350).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 239 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Saint Paul in Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management, which is 1.76 times more than the 136 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 257 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Saint Paul in Registered Nursing, which is 4.59 times more than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 42% of students graduating from Concordia University-Saint Paul completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,146 degrees awarded
Black or African American
153 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
136 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Concordia University-Saint Paul is white (1,146 degrees awarded). There were 7.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (153 degrees).

2.07% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,011 degrees awarded
White Female
914 degrees awarded
White Female
882 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Concordia University-Saint Paul is white female (1,011 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (914 degrees).

Operations

Concordia University-Saint Paul has an endowment valued at nearly $52.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.1M (15.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Concordia University-Saint Paul had a total salary expenditure of 90.8M. Concordia University-Saint Paul employs 42 Associate professors, 31 Assistant professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Concordia University-Saint Paul are Female Associate professor (32), Female Assistant professor (20), and Male Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia University-Saint Paul are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 75 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 48 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Endowment

$52.4M

2024 Endowment

14.7%

growth from 2023

Concordia University-Saint Paul has an endowment valued at about $52.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Concordia University-Saint Paul grew 14.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.53M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Concordia University-Saint Paul (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28.8M

2024 Salaries

1.99%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Concordia University-Saint Paul paid a median of $28.8M in salaries, which represents 31.7% of their overall expenditure ($90.8M) and a 1.99% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.55% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.13% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Concordia University-Saint Paul paid a total of $9M to 98 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concordia University-Saint Paul were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 75 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

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