International applicants · 2026–27
Concordia University, St. Paul: what international applicants need
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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The questions international applicants ask
What are Concordia University, St. Paul's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Concordia University, St. Paul admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.
What is Concordia University, St. Paul's acceptance rate?
78.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Concordia University, St. Paul admitted 2,792 of its 3,540 first-year applicants.
- The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source
Does Concordia University, St. Paul require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
It depends. Concordia University, St. Paul requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
How much is Concordia University, St. Paul's application fee for international students?
Concordia University, St. Paul charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.
Which English tests does Concordia University, St. Paul accept?
Concordia University, St. Paul doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
How many recommendation letters does Concordia University, St. Paul require?
Concordia University, St. Paul doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.
- Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does Concordia University, St. Paul require the Common App personal essay?
No. Concordia University, St. Paul doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.
How many international students does Concordia University, St. Paul have?
51 of Concordia University, St. Paul's 3,424 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.5%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does Concordia University, St. Paul cost for international students?
Concordia University, St. Paul's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $25,600, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,932. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $45,532 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
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Deadlines
- Rolling admission: apply as early as you can.
- Application fee
- $0International applicantsUS applicants: $0
- Common App fee waiver
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- SAT / ACT
- SometimesThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Listed on the university's site
- Letters and school reports
- No recommendation letters required
- Also required
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