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Concordia is located in St. Paul, Minnesota (a large city). The school is a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod school. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from Concordia is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in business and management and family and social work.
Concordia does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 600. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Concordia had 2,069 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Concordia offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Concordia offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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, and for the enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel."
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University - Saint Paul
275 Syndicate Street North
Saint Paul, MN 55104-5494
General Phone: (651) 641-8278
Admissions Phone: (651) 641-8230
Financial Aid Phone: (651) 603-6300
http://www.csp.edu
Concordia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 367 | organizational behavior, marketing, MIS, human resources, finance, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 130 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, education courses, special ed, social studies teaching, English teaching, ESL instruction, physical education teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 81 | child care management, youth services, human services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 50 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | sociology, general studies, English, history |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | religious education, missionary studies, theology, religious music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | exercise science |
| Media | 11 | mass communication |
| Science | 4 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 543 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 174 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 26 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Concordia had a total enrollment of 2,069 students (1,883 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 69% |
| Wisconsin | 11% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 484 of its 1,883 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Paul, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 651 | 415 | 64% | 165 | 40% |
| Men | 284 | 180 | 63% | 79 | 44% |
| Women | 367 | 235 | 64% | 86 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (651) 641-8230
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,312 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,312 |
| Room and board | $ 6,464 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 234700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (651) 603-6300
Concordia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $59,797 | 7 | $59,651 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $48,294 | 4 | $49,231 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $48,044 | 5 | $41,793 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $44,156 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 14 | $41,534 | 13 | $44,509 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 47 | $49,805 | 32 | $47,954 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Track | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 112 | 67 | 179 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Track | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 43 | 43 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General
Youth Services/Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concordia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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