Concordia University-Saint Paul Admission Requirements

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Concordia University-Saint Paul Admission Overview

Concordia University-Saint Paul has open admission. If you have a high school diploma or GED and complete the application, you are eligible to enroll. There is no SAT, ACT, or GPA cutoff.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Concordia University-Saint Paul Acceptance Rate

Open Admission Policy

Concordia University-Saint Paul has open admission. Eligible applicants who complete the application are admitted. Confirm current requirements on the school's site.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Concordia University-Saint Paul GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.14

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.14

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Concordia University-Saint Paul typically have around a 3.14 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades.

The school ranks #32 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Concordia University Saint Paul freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 2.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 14.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 24.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 16.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Applying

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Concordia University Saint Paul and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Concordia University Saint Paul application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Concordia University Saint Paul is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Concordia University Saint Paul
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Concordia University-Saint Paul is open admission for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 78.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.14 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173328.

GPA calculator: Concordia University Saint Paul GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026