Concordia University
Concordia University in St. Paul, founded in 1893, offers a liberal arts education within a lively Christian community shaped by its Lutheran heritage. Strongly committed to the liberal arts and to the Christian concept of vocation, the University assists people from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds to prepare for lives of service – either as professional workers in the church or in other vocations. At Concordia, the educational process is composed of personalized and integrated learning experiences in which students share with faculty the responsibility for their own intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual growth.
Contact
Concordia University
Office of Admissions
275 North Syndicate Street
St. Paul, MN 55104
(651) 641-8230 Phone
(800) 333-4705 Toll-free
(651) 603-6320 Fax
admission@csp.edu E-mail
http://www.csp.edu Web site
Academic programs
Degrees offered: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration
Top five majors: Teacher Education, Business, Psychology, Communication Studies, Christian Education
Faculty: 72 full-time tenure-track, 25 other full-time; 184 part-time (most part-time faculty are in the non-traditional programs); 81% of tenure-track faculty members hold the doctorate or highest degree in their field
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Average class size: 15
Average lab size: 15
Number of library volumes: 126,000
Academic calendar: Semesters, optional summer sessions
Accreditation & approval: Minnesota Board of Teaching, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Teaching licensure programs: Early childhood education licensure; elementary education (K-8) licensure with middle school specialties in social studies, mathematics, communication arts/literature, and science; secondary education (5-12) licensure in communication arts/literature, mathematics, life science and social studies; K-12 licensure in visual art, vocal and instrumental music, health and physical education and English as a second language.
Certification programs: Director of Christian Education, Director of Christian Outreach, Lutheran Church Teacher
Pre-professional programs: Engineering, law, medicine
Independent study: Up to 18 credits earned through independent study may be counted toward graduation.
Non-traditional/adult education programs: Bachelor of Arts degree completion programs oriented toward adult learners are available in child development, family life education, criminal justice, public safety and security, human resource management, informational technology in management, organizational management and leadership, and marketing management. Associate of Arts, Master of Arts and Master of Business Administration programs are also available.
Distance learning: Concordia allows you to earn a degree (Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts completion, Master of Arts or Master of Business Administration) online in many programs. Most programs oriented toward working adults are available in online formats.
International study opportunities
Concordia is a member of the Higher Education Consortium of Urban Affairs (HECUA), which offers students a number of international study opportunities. Exchange programs in Mexico and India are available, and students may make arrangements to participate in other international study programs as well.
Student organizations
Campus ministry activities, clubs, Concordia Mission Society, fine and performing arts groups, interest groups, student government, student newspaper
Athletic programs
Conference membership: NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC)
Men's varsity: Baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, football, track and field
Women's varsity: Basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball
Intramurals: Basketball, billiards, floor hockey, football, kickboxing, racquetball, softball, volleyball
College services and facilities
On-campus housing: There are four residence halls, including a new facility featuring apratment-style accommodations.
Fitness/recreation facilities: The Gangelhoff Center has a weight room, racquetball courts, basketball/volleyball courts, and a track.
Technology: Concordia is a "laptop campus". Every full-time, traditional student receives a leased laptop as part of regular tuition costs (i.e., no fee). The laptops have wireless internet access on campus.
Internships: Up to 18 field experience credits may be applied toward graduation, Some programs of study require off-campus internships; others are arranged through Concordia's affiliation with the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA), which offers off-campus experiential learning programs throughout the United States and abroad.
Counseling and guidance services: Concordia University has an Assessment, Counseling and Academic Support Center to assist students.
Undergraduate enrollment
Full-time: 1,361 students
Part-time: 266 students
Women: 60%
Men: 40%
All undergraduate students: 25% of full-time undergraduates (44% of full-time traditional undergraduates) live on campus; 38% of all undergraduates (47% of traditional undergraduates) are from an affiliated religious background (Lutheran).
Racial/ethnic distribution: 7.9% African-American; 6.0% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.1% Hispanic/Latino; 0.3% Native American; 63.6% White; 2.3% Multi-racial; 18.7% Undisclosed
Graduate enrollment
Full-time: 613 students
Part-time: 20 students
Women: 76%
Men: 24%
Racial/ethnic distribution: 8.7% African American; 3.2% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.6% Hispanic/Latino; 0.9% Native American; 63.5% White; 1.7% Multi-racial; 22.3% Undisclosed
First-year student profile
First-year students: 57% from the Twin Cities Area, 20% from Greater Minnesota, 23% from other states; 75% of the students live on campus
Scholastic aptitude test: 5% of first-year students submitted the SAT as part of their applications.
American college test: 97% of first-year students submitted the ACT as part of their applications. The middle 50% of enrolled students had ACT composite scores between 18 and 24.
High school rank: 86% of new entering students reported their high school class rank. Of those reporting, 9% were in the top tenth of their class; 30% were in the top quarter of their class; 69% were in the top half of their class.
Admissions
On-line application: http://www.csp.edu/Admission/
Application deadline: Fall - August 1; Spring - December 1
Application fee (amount): $30
Admissions tests required: ACT or SAT
High school preparation: High school courses recommended for applicants include four years of English; two years each of history or social sciences, mathematics and science; and one year each of fine arts and health or physical education.
Advanced placement credit: Concordia grants credit to students on acceptable performance in the CEEB College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement Program and International Baccalaureate Program.
Transfer process (deadlines and materials): Fall – August 1; Spring – December 1. Students submit two letters of recommendations (one from the Dean of Students and the other from a non-relative). If a student has not completed 24 semester credits, then a high school transcript and ACT scores are required.
Transfer criteria (credits, GPA): A minimum CGPA of 2.0 or higher is required.
Campus visits: Counselors are available in the Office of Admissions on Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Financial assistance
Percentage of new-entering students receiving financial aid from any source: 99%
Financial aid applications: To apply for financial aid, families should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Concordia University Financial Aid Application.
FAFSA code: 002347
Financial aid deadline: May 1