Concordia University, St. Paul in USA 

Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Concordia University, St. Paul is a Christ-centered, comprehensive liberal arts university that delivers academic programs designed to respond to marketplace needs by teaching relevant skills and abilities that employers seek.

Founded in 1893, our affiliation with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and our promise to “welcome all as we honor Christ” empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career, and service.

CSP is a member of the Concordia University System, a national network of six colleges and universities of the LCMS. Originally established to provide a learning environment for young men preparing to enter the professional ministries of the LCMS, today Concordia St. Paul continues to grow to meet the needs of students, the church, the community, and the world while at the same time holding steadfast its historical mission, values, and Gospel-centered focus.

Students
5,819 undergraduate, graduate, and online students attend CSP. One of the most diverse campuses in Minnesota, our students come from 49 states, 3 provinces, 2 U.S. Territories, the District of Columbia, and 42 foreign countries.

Faculty
CSP’s talented faculty are experts in their fields and passionate about your success throughout your college journey. They provide personal attention as well as academic and career guidance to ensure you’re supported.

Mission Statement
The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, for enlightened care of God’s creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel.

Vision Statement
The vision of Concordia University, St. Paul is to be a Christ-centered, nationally prominent Lutheran university known for excellence and innovation that fosters success for all students.

Promise Statement
Concordia University, St. Paul empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career, and service in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.