Concordia University Saint Paul

Concordia University Saint Paul is a private Lutheran institution situated in an urban residential neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, approximately 3.5 miles from downtown Minneapolis-St. Paul. Founded in 1893 as a high school for training church workers, the institution evolved into a four-year college in 1962 and later expanded to university status. The compact 22-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with traditional residence halls housing undergraduate students. The university maintains a comprehensive academic portfolio with notable programs in business, education, and health sciences, while also offering accelerated degree completion and online learning options. As an NCAA Division II institution, Concordia-St. Paul competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, with its women's volleyball program having achieved particular prominence.