Concordia University (Saint Paul, Minnesota)

For other similarly named educational institutions, see Concordia University (disambiguation)
Concordia University
Entrance to Concordia University
Motto

"In litteris proficere volo, malo diligere Jesum"

"It is good to pursue knowledge, better to know Jesus"
Type Private University
Established 1893
Affiliation Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
Endowment $36.2 million[1]
Budget $54.9 million (2017)[2]
President Rev. Tom Ries
Students 5,000 (2018)[3]
Location St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
44°56′59″N 93°9′18″W / 44.94972°N 93.15500°W / 44.94972; -93.15500Coordinates: 44°56′59″N 93°9′18″W / 44.94972°N 93.15500°W / 44.94972; -93.15500
Campus Urban, 41 acres (17 ha)
Mascot Golden Bears
Website http://www.csp.edu/

Concordia University is a liberal arts university in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Concordia University was founded in 1893 and currently enrolls approximately 5,000 students[4]. The institution is an affiliate of the nine-member Concordia University System, which is operated by the second-largest Lutheran church body in the United States, the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Academics

CSP offers a wide variety of programs including undergraduate majors and minors, graduate programs, adult undergraduate degree programs, continuing education classes & certificates, and licensure & colloquy programs.[5] Many of these programs are also offered in an online degree format through the schools online campus.[6]

Concordia University is accredited (among others) by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Concordia University, St. Paul has been accredited since 1967.[7]

In the Fall of 2017, CSP enrolled 4,972 students; 2,851 were undergraduate students and 1,942 were graduate students.[8]

Athletics

The Concordia Golden Bears compete in NCAA Division II and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The Gangelhoff Center hosts several of the school's sports teams.

Varsity sports

See also

References

  1. ↑ As of June 30, 2017. "2017 Concordia University St. Paul Financial Statements FY 2016 to FY 2017" (PDF). 2010 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments. National Association of College and University Business Officers. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-07-01. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  2. ↑ Kennedy, Patrick. "Minnesota Nonprofit 100". StarTribune News. Minneapolis StarTribune. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Bucking Trends in Higher Ed, CSP Sets New Enrollment Record for 7th Straight Year". www.csp.edu.
  4. ↑ "Facts & Stats - Concordia St. Paul". www.csp.edu. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  5. ↑ "Academics - Search". www.csp.edu.
  6. ↑ "Concordia University, St. Paul Online". Concordia University, St. Paul Online.
  7. ↑ "Accreditation and Partnerships - Concordia University, St. Paul". www.csp.edu.
  8. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
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