Concordia University, St. Paul is a private Lutheran university in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the Twin Cities. It is best known for business, computer science, cybersecurity, health sciences, kinesiology and education, with a tuition reset that keeps undergraduate costs well below most private universities. Choose it for an affordable private degree in a large, safe Midwestern metro.
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Official website: csp.edu
1893 — a member of the Concordia University System
Undergraduate tuition cut by a third in 2013 to stay affordable
Higher Learning Commission
Around 5,000 students, many in graduate and online programmes
$16,000 – $28,000
International students, undergraduate and master's programmes, before scholarships
$13,000 – $17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on csp.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Cybersecurity
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Information Technology Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Kinesiology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Tuition reset — among the lowest sticker prices of any Minnesota private university.
Twin Cities location — between downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis on the Green Line.
Kinesiology and health sciences — strong applied programmes with sports links.
Small classes with a Lutheran, service-focused tradition.
Graduates join Target, 3M, UnitedHealth Group, Best Buy, Medtronic and the Twin Cities' Fortune 500 firms.
STEM-designated computing and cybersecurity graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Health and kinesiology graduates move into clinical and sports roles across Minnesota.
Business graduates work in finance and operations at Minneapolis-St. Paul employers.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The compact campus sits on University Avenue in St. Paul's Midway area, with residence halls, the library and a new health and sports science building close together and a Green Line light-rail stop nearby.
Minneapolis-St. Paul is a metro of 3.7 million with lakes, parks, a strong arts scene and one of the highest concentrations of Fortune 500 headquarters in the US. Winters are very cold, and rent is moderate.
Form I-20 issued by Concordia
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Concordia reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring; graduate applicants starting in May should apply by March. These dates leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Undergraduates start in fall (August) or spring (January). Computer science, cybersecurity, the MBA and IT management master's admit for August, January and May, and kinesiology admits for fall and spring. Check your programme's page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. Concordia's international admissions office issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, cybersecurity, the MBA, IT management and kinesiology attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 2.75-3.0 and TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5; the GRE and GMAT are not required. Undergraduate admission is based mainly on grades.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships on top of the already reduced tuition. Graduate applicants may receive partial awards in some programmes. Check Concordia's financial aid pages for current amounts.
