Concordia University-Saint Paul

What is the cost of studying for a year at Concordia University-Saint Paul?

Concordia University, St. Paul charges private-university tuition rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. For the 2025-26 reporting year, full-time undergraduate tuition was $26,400 for both in-state and out-of-state students; the reported required-fee amount was $0. Those figures cover tuition and reported mandatory fees, not the full cost of attending.

• 2024-25 reported full-time undergraduate tuition: $25,600.
• 2024-25 reported part-time undergraduate tuition: $420 per credit.
• 2024-25 reported full-time graduate tuition: $8,550; graduate program pricing should be checked separately.
• Separately reported annual room-and-board charges: $12,500.
• Separately reported books-and-supplies estimate: $2,000.

Because the room-and-board and books figures are separately reported estimates, they should not be mistaken for a personalized, single-year bill or added without checking the applicable academic year. Transportation, personal spending, program materials and housing choices can further change the total. A student living at home may avoid a residence-hall charge but still incur food and commuting expenses.

Financial aid can substantially change the amount a student pays. In 2024-25 reporting, all students in the measured aid group received some form of financial aid, and 52% received student loans; loans must generally be repaid. The reported average grant award to undergraduates was $14,612. Average net price - which reflects costs after grant and scholarship aid, not after loans - varied by family-income band: it was $16,794 for families earning no more than $48,000 and $23,295 for families earning above $110,000. Those are averages, not individual quotes.

Eligible students may draw on federal grants and loans, Minnesota aid, institutional scholarships and veteran or military education benefits. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is central to determining eligibility for many forms of need-based assistance. For an enrollment decision, compare the university's current cost-of-attendance budget and your own aid offer, separating grants from borrowing and checking whether awards renew in later years.

What are the work-study opportunities at Concordia University-Saint Paul?

Concordia University, St. Paul students may pursue part-time employment alongside their studies, including campus jobs when positions are available. Federal Work-Study, where awarded, is a form of need-based financial aid that allows an eligible student to earn wages through an approved job; it is not a grant paid automatically toward the tuition bill.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their financial-aid offer and ask how the university posts and fills eligible positions. An ordinary campus or off-campus part-time job may be available without a Work-Study award, while internships have their own application and academic-credit rules. Neither an aid award nor enrollment guarantees a particular job or number of hours.

For career planning beyond student employment, the university reports access to individual and group career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, career-interest assessment, job listings, job fairs and employer recruitment. Students can also ask about alumni networking and internship searches. These services support a job search; they should not be confused with a verified employment rate.