Concordia University-Saint Paul
Concordia University-Saint Paul is one of the thirty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Minnesota. The campus is located in an urban area, in Saint Paul.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,817 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 244 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 159 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 65%). Every year 55% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students4,817 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate65% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1959 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
Admission
55%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Neither required nor recommended |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $650/credit | |
In State Students | $650/credit | |
Out of State Students | $650/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $435/credit | |
In State Students | $435/credit | |
Out of State Students | $435/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $29,250 | $29,250 | $29,250 |
ADN | 70 | $45,500 | $45,500 | $45,500 |
BSN | 125 | $81,250 | $81,250 | $81,250 |
FNP | 50 | $21,750 | $21,750 | $21,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Concordia University-Saint Paul's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 39% | $4,618 |
Other Federal Grant | 12% | $1,870 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 43% | $5,398 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 96% | $7,842 |
Federal Student Loans | 71% | $5,577 |
Private Loans | 15% | $14,215 |
$19,714
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$15,168 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,073 |
$48,001 to $75,000$15,984 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,834 |
Over $110,000$23,506 |
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Student Population
2,870
Undergrads
1,947
Graduates
3,001
Women
1,816
Men
66%
Full-time
34%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
68% |
Black/African American |
10% |
Asian |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.