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Concordia University-Saint Paul

Concordia University-Saint Paul

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Concordia University-Saint Paul: international tuition 25,600 USD per year, one-year total cost 37,239 USD, acceptance rate 78.9%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 59, Duolingo 90.

Getting in. The school admits 78.9% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 59+ or Duolingo 90+. A Vietnamese high-school diploma gets you straight into first year.

Cost for a year. One year comes to 37,239 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.

Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. You apply through CSP Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.

Admissions checked 10/10/2026

Overview
At a glance

What is the tuition at Concordia University-Saint Paul?

International tuition is 25,600 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 37,239 USD.

What English scores does Concordia University-Saint Paul require?

Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 59, Duolingo 90.

What is the acceptance rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul?

The acceptance rate is 78.9%.

Total cost / year
37,239 USD≈ ₫971M
tuition 25,600 USD
Aid for intl students
Coming soon
Acceptance rate
78.9%
IELTSminimum
5.5
TOEFL59DET90
International students
1.6%
undergraduate
Programs
41 programs
Founded
1893
Students
5,597
Ways to pay
  • Pay in fullYes
  • Aid with the offerUnclear
  • Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear

For Vietnamese students

Vietnamese diploma
Accepts the Vietnamese high-school diploma — direct first-year entry
“Final Examination Results/Diem Ky Thi Tot Nghiep THPT) or Provisional Graduation Certificate (Giay Ghung Nhan Tot Nghiep THPT)”

Vietnamese community nearby

St. Paul
2,181
0.7% of residents1,395 born in Vietnam
Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area
28,000
0.8% of residents14,104 born in Vietnam

Contact

Address
1282 Concordia Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104-5494
Cost & scholarships

Tuition and cost for a year

Total cost / year
37,239 USD≈ ₫971M
International tuition
25,600 USD≈ ₫668M
International tuition per year (USD) vs other schoolsiLower than 89% of schools

What a year costs

Tuition25,600 USD≈ ₫668M
Housing & meals13,932 USD≈ ₫363M
Total cost per year37,239 USD≈ ₫971M

Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.

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Scholarships and aid for international students

Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.

Scholarships at this school

  • Academic Scholarships (Regents, President's, University, Concordia, Recognition Award)Intl?MeritSchool page
    • Renewable in later years
  • Academic Scholarships (Regents, President's, University, etc.)Intl?MeritSchool page
    • Renewable in later years
  • Athletic ScholarshipsIntl?TalentSchool page

    The page doesn't address international students; NCAA DII eligibility is required and coaches select recipients.

  • CSP Pell CommitmentIntl?Need-basedSchool page

    Requires receiving the Federal Pell Grant and Minnesota State Grant, which are government aid for eligible U.S. residents; the page does not mention international students.

    • Renewable in later years
  • Concordia University, St. Paul Scholarship (traditional undergraduate)Intl?OtherSchool page

    The page doesn't mention international students for this award; criteria include PSEO, LCMS membership, family attending CSP, etc.

  • Fine Arts Scholarships (Music Activity, Music Talent, Theatre & Dance)Intl?TalentSchool page

    The page doesn't mention international students for these fine arts awards.

    • Renewable in later years

    Deadline: Music Talent priority deadline: February 21

  • Tuition Exchange ProgramsIntl?OtherSchool page

    For dependents of faculty/staff at participating institutions; not directly relevant to Vietnamese applicants in general.

    Deadline: April 1

Admissions

Admission requirements

Acceptance rate
78.9%
SAT / ACT
Not requiredi
Minimum IELTS
5.5
Application fee
0 USD≈ ₫0
Application fee (USD) vs other schoolsiLower than most

English

IELTSAcademic09≥ 5.5
TOEFLiBT0120≥ 59
DETDuolingo10160≥ 90

Application requirements

  • High-school transcriptRequired
  • English proficiencyRequired
  • Proof of fundsRequired

How to apply

Entry term
Fall 2027
Apply via
CSP Application

Minimum English scores vs other schools

IELTS AcademiciLower than most
TOEFL iBTiLower than most

DeadlinesFall 2027

Today 16/10
  1. Spring admission final deadline
    Applicationin16days
  2. Fall admission priority deadline
    Application+46 days
  3. Fall admission final deadline
    Application+258 days
Programs & careers

Programs

41 programs

Outcomes

Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
59,871 USD≈ ₫1.56B
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
50,646 USD

Staying in United States after graduation

Working after graduation

OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.

Campus life

Climate

Coldest
−15°C
Nights in January, days around −6°C
Warmest
29°C
Days in July, nights around 17°C
Days below 0°C a year
162 days
Snow
Nov → Apr
Daily temperature by month
−20°−10°0°10°20°30°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)

School & campus

Public / private
Private
Setting
Urban
Founded
1893
Students
5,597
Undergraduates
3,018
International students
1.6% undergrad

Where the school is

AlabamaArizonaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIndianaKansasMaineMassachusettsMinnesotaNew JerseyNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOklahomaPennsylvaniaSouth DakotaTexasWyomingConnecticutMissouriWest VirginiaIllinoisNew MexicoArkansasCaliforniaDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaIowaKentuckyMarylandMichiganMississippiMontanaNew HampshireNew YorkOhioOregonTennesseeUtahVirginiaWashingtonWisconsinNebraskaSouth CarolinaIdahoNevadaVermontLouisianaRhode IslandAlaskaHawaiiALAZCOFLGAINKSMEMAMNNCNDOKPASDTXWYCTMOWVILNMARCAIAKYMDMIMSMTNYOHORTNUTVAWAWINESCIDNVLAAKConcordia University-Saint Paul
State MinnesotaSaint Paul, United States

Academics & housing

Return for year 2
67.4%
Graduate within 6 years
45.9%

Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.

Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data