Concordia University-Saint Paul Acceptance Rate
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,730
- Admitted
- 2,044
- Yield
- 18.4%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Concordia University-Saint Paul's acceptance rate has risen from 53.2% in 2014–15 to 74.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,435 to 2,730 (+90%) over that period.
Its 74.9% rate makes Concordia University-Saint Paul more selective than about 53% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 52%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78.8% for women vs 69% for men, a 9.8-point gap). Concordia University-Saint Paul has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 18.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,435 | 764 | 53.2% | 242 |
| 2015–16 | 1,483 | 822 | 55.4% | 229 |
| 2016–17 | 1,645 | 942 | 57.3% | 248 |
| 2017–18 | 1,500 | 823 | 54.9% | 244 |
| 2018–19 | 901 | 873 | 96.9% | 244 |
| 2019–20 | 1,323 | 1,298 | 98.1% | 351 |
| 2020–21 | 2,554 | 1,752 | 68.6% | 396 |
| 2021–22 | 2,485 | 1,687 | 67.9% | 288 |
| 2022–23 | 2,536 | 1,752 | 69.1% | 302 |
| 2023–24 | 2,730 | 2,044 | 74.9% | 377 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,641 | 1,293 | 78.8% |
| Men | 1,078 | 744 | 69% |
| Unknown | 11 | 7 | 63.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Concordia University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Concordia University-Saint Paul's acceptance rate?
Concordia University-Saint Paul's acceptance rate is 74.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,044 admitted of 2,730 applicants).
Is Concordia University-Saint Paul test optional?
Concordia University-Saint Paul is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Concordia University-Saint Paul?
Concordia University-Saint Paul received 2,730 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,044.
Is Concordia University-Saint Paul getting harder to get into?
Concordia University-Saint Paul has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.2% in 2014–15 to 74.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.csp.edu/.