Concordia University-St. Paul
About
Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Concordia University, St. Paul is a Christ-centered liberal arts university that offers programs designed to teach the real-world skills employers are looking for. Founded in 1893 and affiliated with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Concordia St. Paul welcomes everyone while staying rooted in its Christian mission. Here, you’ll be encouraged to discover your purpose—in your career, your life and your service to others. As part of the national Concordia University System, CSP continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of today’s students, while staying true to its Gospel-centered values and historic mission.
Most of my professors were public school teachers themselves. They would open up about their own experiences, ideas, lesson plans and issues. It made what we were learning about applicable in the ‘here and now.’
Concordia St. Paul Education grad
Programs
Program Info
Upcoming Deadlines
Deadlines
Program Start
Dec. 29, 2025
SpringAug. 19, 2026
Fall
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$7,920
In State Tuition
$7,920
Out of State Tuition
$0
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at Concordia University-St. Paul have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Concordia University-St. Paul to see if you can, too!
Varies
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships:
Over the past five years, students in the MAT program have received an average of $2,200 per year in scholarships and grants. This includes state funding such as:
- GI Bill Benefits
- American Indian Grant
- Other state-based aid
When looking at Concordia St. Paul-specific aid only, students received an average of $1,310 per year directly from the university.
$2,000
CSP Global Graduate Scholarship
The Concordia St. Paul Global Graduate Scholarship awards up to $2,000 ($500 per term) if you’re a new CSP Global graduate student and meet at least one of the following:
- Earned a bachelor’s degree at CSP and are starting a master’s, Ed.S., or doctoral program at CSP, or earned a master’s or Ed.S. at CSP and are starting an Ed.D. or Ph.D. program
- Employed at a partner school or partnering organization
- Active member of a Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregation
- Have a family member who attended CSP
- Military member, veteran or spouse not using military benefits
Varies
Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
Many MAT students are already teaching in their own classrooms with a Tier 2 license while completing the program.
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office