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Concordia University, Saint Paul was established in 1893, and is a university of liberal arts located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The university is owned by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The campus of the university is spread across an area of five acres. The university offers bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study. The university also offers programs in continuing education. The student body includes national as well as international students from over 35 states in U.S and several countries worldwide. The university is organized into the following colleges:
Concordia University, Saint Paul participates in several sports including basketball, golf, cross country, soccer, and track and field. Their athletic teams are nicknamed as the Golden Bears. They compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II.
The campus of Concordia is in Saint Paul, MN, which is a large city. Its Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, 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.
Admission at Concordia is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 640.
Concordia has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 2,260 students enrolled (2,086 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Concordia are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Concordia values student athletics, and belongs to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The school 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
http://www.csp.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 361 | business management, marketing, human resources, finance, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 99 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, health teaching, social studies teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, education courses, education of learning disabled, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 84 | child development, family studies, youth services, human services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 54 | criminal justice and safety |
| Religion And Philosophy | 38 | missionary studies, religious education, theology, religious music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 36 | computer services management |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | general studies, history, sociology, English |
| Media | 17 | mass communication |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Science | 4 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 573 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 144 | 11 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 28 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 1 |
In 2007, Concordia had a total enrollment of 2,260 students (2,086 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 76% |
| Wisconsin | 9% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 450 of its 2,086 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 963 | 550 | 57% | 201 | 37% |
| Men | 428 | 243 | 57% | 89 | 37% |
| Women | 535 | 307 | 57% | 112 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,496 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,496 |
| Room and board | $ 6,776 |
| Room charge | $ 3,786 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 234700)
Concordia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $63,276 | 5 | $60,932 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $55,345 | 5 | $51,132 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $50,146 | 6 | $47,033 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $46,252 | 6 | $46,951 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 9 | $46,371 | 15 | $42,499 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $54,741 | 37 | $47,613 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 121 | 74 | 195 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 52 | 55 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
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
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
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 Development
Human Development and Family Studies, General
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
Health and Physical Education, General
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 7% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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