Study at Concordia University Saint Paul

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.

Course Topics

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 Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Concordia has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

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.

Student Life

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."