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Concordia University, St. Paul

Saint Paul, United States

Concordia University, St. Paul About

Concordia University, St. Paul is a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university, one of 10 affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Since our founding in 1893, Concordia University has been preparing students for successful careers and meaningful lives by providing an educational experience that is responsive, relevant and real.

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History

Concordia University, St. Paul was founded in 1893 to provide a Christian learning environment for young men preparing to enter the professional ministries of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

Today, Concordia University continues to grow to meet the needs of students, the church and the community, while at the same time holding steadfast its historical values and mission.

Education

Concordia University, St. Paul, seeks to serve God and our global village by preparing students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity and for enlightened care of God’s creation. In addition, our Mission Statement commits us to service in the context of the Christian Gospel and as an institution of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.

Our students, who come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, continue to bless us with curiosity, dedication, intelligence, and ambition. Our well-educated, caring faculty and staff share with them knowledge, disciplined research methodology, logical evaluation techniques, interpersonal communication skills and Christian values.

Concordia University, St. Paul Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 56 Courses
  • 5,500 Students
  • Public Institution Type

Housing services

Learning to live cooperatively is an integral part of Concordia University’s mission to “prepare students for thoughtful and informed living”. Living with others, learning to share space, and community integration are a part of the campus community and we want students to have those learning experiences in all areas of collegiate life.

Concordia is committed to providing equal access for students with disabilities that substantially limit a major life activity and significantly affect living arrangements. Students are responsible to provide this information to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and Residence Life by stated deadlines.

Library services

If you’ve paid a visit to the CSP Library in the past several months, you’ve likely noticed a few changes to its space. These changes include minimal things like new blue paint on the library’s interior columns and more noticeable changes like empty bookshelves and the return of certain student services to the library including the Help Desk, Writing Center, and Multilingual Language Lab.

Medical services

All universities and colleges are required by Minnesota Law (M.S.135A.14) to maintain immunization records for each student. Minnesota law requires all college students to be immunized for Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td) within the past 10 years. College students born after 1956 must be immunized for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) after the age of 12 months. 

Campus life

Our 42 acre campus is conveniently located in Minnesota’s capitol city of St. Paul, is less than 10 minutes from either downtown St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and within easy reach of all that the metropolitan area offers.

Sports facilities

The Athletic Performance Center made its debut in the fall of 2017 and was publicly dedicated on September 27, 2017. The building, which is located to the southwest of Sea Foam Stadium and has entry off of Marshall Avenue, includes a weight room, turfed training space, batting cages, a large video monitor, and offices for the strength and conditioning staff.     

Student clubs

Concordia offers over 30 clubs including major specific, identity based, special interest, and faith based. Clubs are a great way to get involved on campus, develop leadership skills, and meet new friends. Not finding a club you are looking for? Work with our Student Senate and Student Activities Office to propose a funded club.

Accreditation

Concordia University, St. Paul is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

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Concordia University, St. Paul Student Reviews & Awards

4.3

Based on 62 reviews

  • 5 Star
    27 Reviews
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  • 3 Star
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How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.2
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
  • Student Diversity 4.5
  • Quality of Student Life 4.3
  • Career Development 4.2
5/5

inclusiveness

my opinion about this university is its inclusivity of all genders. yes, i'd greatly recommend it. a 5 star rating. great professors too. future students should come and experience greatness too. great campus too.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
5/5

Great ISS Master�s Experience

My advanced education includes a Masters degree in Information Systems Security from Concordia University. I found this experience to be very rewarding. The program provided me with tools to apply and knowledge in the fields of cybersecurity, risk management, network security, and information systems. The vast majority of the classes that I took during this program were very practical nature and relevant to current security challenges. All professors were very knowledgeable, supportive and helpful. Some courses did a great job of challenging you to think critically and investigate issues thoroughly. Team work was also a huge component of the programs, which was really good at making you think of connections that you wouldn't have thought of otherwise. The courses were very time consuming and sometimes time sensitive, especially on projects and exams, but it really helped me improve my time management, project planning, and technical skills with various software applications. The environment at Concordia is quite diverse with a large number of international students. It was very easy for me to meet a large variety of students and friends. Concordia University is a great place to consider for students interested in Information Systems Security and the general field of cybersecurity. It provides a good foundation for further academic and professional development in this area.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
5/5

Driven mindset

The school creates an amazing environment for entrepreneurial mindset and encourages collaboration and engaging through numerous programs and networking events. This creates an invaluable value for students equipping them with the knowledge of a work environment culture.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
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