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Concordia University, St. Paul SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA3.13
Acceptance Rate78.9%

Concordia St. Paul’s high acceptance rate means admission may be within reach, but the 46% graduation rate makes fit and follow-through worth taking seriously. Because it is test-optional, submit an SAT or ACT score if it clearly strengthens your academic profile, especially if your GPA is near or below the 3.13 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Concordia University, St. Paul facts and stats

Quick Facts

Concordia University, St. Paul enrolls 3,361 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Concordia St. Paul has a freshman retention rate of 68% and a 6-year graduation rate of 46%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Location

St. Paul, MN

Undergrad Enrollment3,361
Freshman Retention68%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1
Graduation Rate46%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Concordia University, St. Paul application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

May 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Concordia St. Paul, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and typically reserve summer and fall for retakes. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 1, fall retakes will generally be too late, so use a summer retake as your last chance to improve your score.

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What you'll actually pay

Concordia St. Paul is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $25,600, with 85% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $9,857. Submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline.

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Tuition and Fees$25,600
Room and Board$11,500
Average Merit Award$9,857
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid85%
Average Aid Package$24,676
Average Debt at Grad$29,793

At Concordia University, St. Paul, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $37,100 before aid. Financial aid is common, with 85% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $24,676. Merit awards average $9,857 for students who qualify. Graduates leave with an average debt of $29,793.

Student life at Concordia University, St. Paul

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Concert band
Pep band
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Student government
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

15% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Coed
Men only
Women only
Living-learning
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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