Concordia University-Saint Paul

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,900

2.14% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,944

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.48%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

67.9%

2,485 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,545

77.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52.8%

121 Graduates

About

Concordia University-Saint Paul is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Concordia University-Saint Paul were Nursing Practice (415 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (145 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (101 degrees).

In 2021, 2,080 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Concordia University-Saint Paul. 68.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,447 degrees), 9.46 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 $23,900, which is $716 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Concordia University-Saint Paul is $23,900, which is $716 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,944.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending Concordia University-Saint Paul received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,900

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Concordia University-Saint Paul was $23,900. The cost of tuition at Concordia University-Saint Paul is $716 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$15,944

2021 Value

3.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Concordia University-Saint Paul had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,944. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Concordia University-Saint Paul grew by 3.49%.

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

$9,600

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Concordia University-Saint Paul was of $9,600 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.35% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Concordia University-Saint Paul received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 10% with respect to 2020, when 70% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.48%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Concordia University-Saint Paul was 1.48%, which represents 24 out of the 1626 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Concordia University-Saint Paul received 2,485 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.7% annual growth. Out of those 2,485 applicants, 1,687 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,545 students enrolled at Concordia University-Saint Paul in 2021.

Concordia University-Saint Paul has an overall enrollment yield of 17.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,687

Accepted Out of 2,485

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Concordia University-Saint Paul was 67.9% (1,687 admissions from 2,485 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 68.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.7%, while admissions declined by −3.71%..

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 5,545 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Saint Paul is 4,284 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,261. This means that 77.3% 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 60.3% White, 10.9% Black or African American, 8.26% Asian, 6.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.53% Two or More Races, 0.415% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.271% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Concordia University-Saint Paul in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.8%), followed by White Male (19.2%) and Asian Female (8.17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.7%), followed by White Male (21.3%) and Black or African American Female (3.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Concordia University-Saint Paul in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,545 students. The full-time enrollment at Concordia University-Saint Paul is 4,284 and the part-time enrollment is 1,261. This means that 77.3% of students enrolled at Concordia University-Saint Paul are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

61%

2021 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 61%. 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 (2021)

White
3,344 enrolled students
Black or African American
605 enrolled students
Asian
458 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Concordia University-Saint Paul is 60.3% White, 10.9% Black or African American, 8.26% Asian, 6.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.53% Two or More Races, 0.415% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.271% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 303 students (5.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 776 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 (1,447 degrees awarded). There were 9.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (153 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Concordia University-Saint Paul is Nursing Practice (415 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (145 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (101 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (198 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (449 degrees), and Human Sciences (74 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 (1,842,805 people), Registered nurses (1,464,449 people), Accountants & auditors (1,067,447 people), Other managers (774,373 people), and Financial managers (489,676 people).

The most specialized majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (198 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (449 degrees), Human Sciences (74 degrees), Health (569 degrees), and Business (439 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (198 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (449 degrees), Human Sciences (74 degrees), Health (569 degrees), and Business (439 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,347,160 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,882,661 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (646,349 people), Computer Systems Design (513,571 people), and Banking & related activities (504,127 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 (2021)

Nursing Practice
415 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
145 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
101 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Concordia University-Saint Paul was Nursing Practice with 415 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

652

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,428

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 652 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Saint Paul, which is 0.457 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,428).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Saint Paul in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.699 times less than the 156 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 349 degrees were awarded to men at Concordia University-Saint Paul in Nursing Practice, which is 5.29 times more than the 66 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% 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 51% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Concordia University-Saint Paul is Female and White (71.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,447 degrees awarded
Black or African American
153 degrees awarded
Asian
140 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Concordia University-Saint Paul is white (1,447 degrees awarded). There were 9.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (153 degrees).

3.51% of degree recipients (73 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,011 degrees awarded
White Male
436 degrees awarded
Asian Female
106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Concordia University-Saint Paul is white female (1,011 degrees awarded). There were 2.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (436 degrees).

Operations

Concordia University-Saint Paul has an endowment valued at nearly $45.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 730k (1.59%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Concordia University-Saint Paul had a total salary expenditure of 79.5M. Concordia University-Saint Paul employs 33 Associate professors, 28 Professors and 21 Assistant professors. Most academics at Concordia University-Saint Paul are Female Associate professor (19), Female Instructor (15), 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 47 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Endowment

$45.9M

2021 Endowment

28.9%

growth from 2020

Concordia University-Saint Paul has an endowment valued at about $45.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Concordia University-Saint Paul grew 28.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.5M lower 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

$27.4M

2021 Salaries

12.7%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Concordia University-Saint Paul paid a median of $27.4M in salaries, which represents 34.4% of their overall expenditure ($79.5M) and a 12.7% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.15M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2021, Concordia University-Saint Paul paid a total of $8.15M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

33 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Concordia University-Saint Paul were Associate professor with 33 employees, Professor with 28 employees, and Assistant professor with 21 employees.

In 2021, 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 47 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Concordia University-Saint Paul was Female Associate professor with 19 employees, Female Instructor with 15 employees, and Male Professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Concordia University-Saint Paul.