Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees 2019-2020
Payment of Fees
Tuition and fee charges, including any balance due after disbursement of financial aid1, must be paid using one of the below options.
Payment in Full
Payment in full (or the total balance due after accounting for financial aid1) made by the first due date of the CSP Installment Plan (below). Students may pay online, by mail or in person.
- Online – Make a payment online 24/7 by credit card or bank transfer from a checking or savings account online.
- By mail – Send check or money order to:
Concordia University–St. Paul
NW 5884
P.O. Box 1450
Minneapolis, MN 55485-5884
Please reference your Concordia ID number
- In person – Check, money order, or cash is accepted at the cashier’s window on campus.
Cashier Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday
| 1 | Financial aid awards typically include loan opportunities, for which you must apply and sign a Promissory Note. |
CSP Installment Plan
In this plan, you will make payments in up to two installments, plus a $35 enrollment fee, per semester according to the timeline found in the Tuition and Fee Payment Procedure for each semester. This information is found on the portal.
Students who have an outstanding balance due, or have not completed financial aid requirements by the first due date, will be automatically enrolled in the CSP Installment Plan. All late payments will incur a 1% finance charge.
Summer Semester
Summer tuition is due by June 15. Concordia University reserves the right to modify payment plans during the time of student enrollment, specifically from year to year.
Book Purchase Credit
The only students that will be considered for a Book Purchase Credit are those who are Pell Grant eligible and expecting a refund. The amount of the voucher will be equal to the annual published books and supplies allotment.
Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Tuition & Fees (2019-2020)
| Fall/Spring Semesters | Academic Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,400 | $22,800 |
| Residence Hall / Food Services | $4,600 | $9,200 |
| Totals | $16,000 | $32,000 |
| Undergraduate (per credit hour, for students registered for 1-11 credits) | $420 |
| Summer School (2020) per credit hour 2 | $420 |
| Audit (per class) | $175 |
| Course overload (per credit hour, over 19 credits) | $260 |
| DCE or DCO Internship (in lieu of on-campus tuition) | $11,400 |
Optional Fees
| Parking | No charge |
| Single Room (additional charge per semester) | $1,250 |
| Room Charge (per day for early-arrival students) | $30 |
| Extra institutional credit (includes credit by examination-per credit hour) | $270 |
| Colloquy tuition rate (per credit hour) | $270 |
| Private Music Instruction (private lessons) | $215 |
| Private Music Instruction (honors lessons) | $430 |
| Science Lab Fees (varies by course) | $25-$50 |
| Fine Art Fees (varies by course) | $25-$50 |
| Biology and Chemistry Research Fee (per credit hour) | $100 |
| Pre-licensure Nursing (semester) | $1500 |
| Pre-licensure Nursing ATI Fee (one time first semester) | $2350 |
Required Fees
| Application for admission | $30 |
| Transcripts | $7 each |
Deposits
| Undergraduate Tuition Deposit1 | $200 |
| 1 | The tuition deposit is due prior to your orientation date, is non-refundable after May 1, and is applied toward the first semester costs. |
| 2 | Pre-licensure Nursing will follow the traditional tuition model during Summer Semester. |
Adult Undergraduate
Per Credit Tuition (2019-2020)
| Associate of Arts | $420 |
| Continuing Studies | $420 |
| Accounting | $420 |
| Business | $420 |
| Child Development | $420 |
| Communication Studies | $420 |
| Computer Science | $420 |
| Criminal Justice | $420 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Echocardiography Concentration | $720 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | $620 |
| Exercise Science | $420 |
| Family Science | $420 |
| Heath Care Administration | $420 |
| Human Resource Management | $420 |
| Information Technology in Management | $420 |
| Management and Leadership | $420 |
| Marketing | $420 |
| Nursing (pre-licensure) | $700 |
| Nursing (RN to B.S.N.) | $420 |
| Nursing (ABSN) .5 to 5.5 credits | $499 |
| Nursing (ABSN) 6 to 11.5 credits | $1,053 |
| Nursing (ABSN) 12-18 credits | $15,790 |
| Psychology | $420 |
| Pulmonary Science Leadership (B.S.) | $420 |
| Radiologic Science Leadership (B.S.) | $420 |
| Sport Management | $420 |
| Web Design and Development (B.S) | $420 |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| Audit (per class) | $175 |
Graduate
Per Credit Tuition (2019-2020)
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
| MA in Criminal Justice Leadership | $475 |
| MA in Family Science | $395 |
| MA in Human Services with Emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health | $475 |
| MFA in Creative Writing | $525 |
College of Business & Technology
| MA in Human Resource Management | $475 |
| MA in Leadership and Management | $475 |
| MA in Strategic Communication Management | $475 |
| Master of Business Administration | $625 |
| Master of Business Administration with Emphasis in Cybersecurity | $625 (MBA 9 core courses) |
| $1100 (5 cybersecurity courses) | |
| Master of Business Administration with Emphasis in Health Care Compliance | $625 |
| Master of Business Administration with Emphasis in Health Care Management | $625 |
| Master of Business Administration with Emphasis in Information Technology Management | $625 |
| MS in Information Technology Management | $475 |
College of Education
| MA in Education: Early Childhood | $395 |
| MA in Education: Classroom Instruction with K-12 Reading Endorsement | $395 |
| MA in Education: Differentiated Instruction | $395 |
| MA in Education: Educational Leadership | $395 |
| MA in Education: Educational Technology | $395 |
| MA in Education: English as a Second Language | $395 |
| MA in Education: Special Education SLD | $395 |
| MA in Education: Special Education EBD | $395 |
| MA in Education: Special Education ASD | $395 |
| MA in Teaching (with K-6 License) | $440 |
| Ed.S in Education | $415 |
| Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) | $615 |
College of Health & Science
| MS in Sport Management | $475 |
| MS in Exercise Science | $475 |
| Nursing (MSN) | $499 |
| MS in Orthotics and Prosthetics | $515 |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | $825 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Refund Policy for Traditional Undergraduate Students
Business Day
Business days are defined as Monday through Friday, excluding posted holidays. The week deadlines fall on Friday or next business day in an event of a holiday.
Business Service Hours
On campus business hours are defined as Monday through Friday 8am – 4:30 pm, excluding posted holidays.
Online campus business hours are defined as 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays.
Traditional Undergraduate Student
Traditional undergraduate students are defined as learners enrolled at the undergraduate level in a 15 week term, which may be offered in a variety of settings including (but not limited to) on-campus delivery and online delivery.
Refund Policy for Students Enrolled at St. Paul Campus
Total Drop
A total drop is a drop from all registered courses done before the start of the 11th business day of the term. Dropped courses do not appear on a transcript and do not affect academic standing.
- 100% refund before the start of the 6th business day of the term
- 75% refund from the 6th business day to before the start of the 11th business day of the term
Total Withdrawal
A withdrawal from all registered courses from the 11th business day through the end of the 50th business day of the term. Withdrawn courses appear on a transcript with a grade of “W” and have a direct impact on academic standing and financial aid status.
- 50% refund from the 11th business day to before the start of the 16th business day of the term
- 25% refund from the 16th business day to before the start of the 21st business day of the term
- 0% refund from the 21st business day to end of the 50th business day of the term
Refund Schedule for Traditional Students Withdrawing from the University
- 100% refund before the start of the sixth business day of the term
- 75% refund before the start 11th business day of the term
- 50% refund before the start of the 16th business day of the term
- 25% refund before the start of the 21st business day of the term
- 0% refund on or after the 21st business day of the term
Dates for the various refund periods for traditional students withdrawing from the university during fall term 2020:
- Through September 9: 100% Refund
- Sept. 10 - Sept 16: 75% refund
- Sept. 17 - Sept. 23: 50% refund
- Sept. 24 - Sept. 30: 25% refund
- After October 1: no refund
Dates for the various refund periods for traditional students withdrawing from the university during spring term 2021:
- Through January 20: 100% refund
- January 21 – January 27: 75% refund
- January 28 – February 3: 50% refund
- February 4 – February 10: 25% refund
- After February 11: no refund
Partial Drop
A drop from at least one, but not all registered courses. No refunds are granted for partial drops. Dropped courses do not appear on a transcript and do not affect academic standing.
Partial Withdrawal
A withdrawal from at least one, but not all registered courses. No refunds are granted for partial withdrawals.
Refund Policy for Adult Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Business Day
Business days are defined as Monday through Friday, excluding posted holidays.
Business Service Hours
On campus business hours are defined as Monday through Friday 8am – 4:30 pm, excluding posted holidays.
Online business hours are defined as 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays.
Adult Undergraduate Student
Adult undergraduate students are defined as learners enrolled at the undergraduate level in a term consisting of two seven week sessions which may be offered in a variety of settings including (but not limited to) on-campus delivery and online delivery.
Graduate Student
Graduate students are defined as learners enrolled at the graduate level in a term consisting of two seven week sessions which may be offered in a variety of settings including (but not limited to) on-campus delivery and online delivery.
Drop
Students are allowed to drop any course before the start of the 6th business day of each term. Students who drop a course will receive a full refund of tuition. Dropped courses do not appear on a transcript and do not impact academic standing
Withdrawal
Students are allowed to withdraw from any course from the 6th business day of each term through the end of the 25th business day of the term. Withdrawn courses appear on a transcript with a grade of “W” and have a direct impact on academic standing and financial aid status. No refunds are granted for withdrawals.
Current Add/Drop/Withdrawal Schedule
2019-20 Adult Undergraduate, Graduate and SCS Add/Drop Dates
Fall 2019
First Seven Weeks (September 3 – October 18)
- Last day to add a first half semester course: September 2, 2019
- Last day to drop (without record or charge) a first half semester course: September 9, 2019
- Last day to withdraw (“W” grade) a first half semester course: October 7, 2019
Second Seven Weeks (October 21 – December 13)
- Last day to add a second half semester course: October 20, 2019
- Last day to drop (without record or charge) a second half semester course: October 27, 2019
- Last day to withdraw (“W” grade) a second half semester course: November 22, 2019
Spring 2020
First Seven Weeks (January 13 – FEBRUARY 28)
- Last day to add a first half semester course: January 12, 2020
- Last day to drop (without record or charge) a first half semester course: January 20, 2020
- Last to withdraw (“W” grade) a first half semester course: February 17, 2020
Second Seven Weeks (March 9 – may 1)
- Last day to add a second half semester course: March 8, 2020
- Last day to drop (without record or charge) a second half semester course March 15, 2020
- Last day to withdraw (“W” grade) a second half semester course: April 5, 2020
Summer 2020
First Seven Weeks (May 11 – June 26)
- Last day to add a first half semester course: May 10, 2020
- Last day to drop (without record or charge) a first half semester course May 17, 2020
- Last day to withdraw (“W” grade) a first half semester course June 14, 2020
Second Seven Weeks (July 6 – August 21)
- Last day to add a second half semester course: July 5, 2020
- Last day to drop (without record or charge) a second half semester course July 12, 2020
- Last day to withdraw (“W” grade) a second half semester course August 9, 2020
Refund Policy for Students Enrolled at Portland, Oregon Campus
(The date utilized in the below calculations is the date on which the student submits a completed copy of the withdraw or registration restriction form.)
Total Drop
A total drop is a drop from all registered courses done before the start of the third week of the term. Dropped courses do not appear on a transcript and do not affect academic standing.
100% refund before the start of the third week of the term
Total Withdrawal
A withdrawal from all registered courses from the third week of the term through the withdraw deadline. Withdrawn courses appear on a transcript with a grade of “W” and have a direct impact on academic standing and financial aid status.
- 90% refund in the third week of the term
- 80% refund in the fourth week of the term
- 70% refund in the fifth week of the term
- 60% refund in the sixth week of the term
- 55% refund in the seventh week of the term
- 50% refund in the eighth week of the term
- 0% refund from the 9th week of the term until the withdraw deadline of the term
Refund Schedule for Traditional Students Withdrawing from the University
- 100% refund before the start of the third week of the term
- 90% refund in the third week of the term
- 80% refund in the fourth week of the term
- 70% refund in the fifth week of the term
- 60% refund in the sixth week of the term
- 55% refund in the seventh week of the term
- 50% refund in the eighth week of the term
- 0% refund from the 9th week of the term until the withdraw deadline of the term
Partial Drop
A drop from at least one, but not all registered courses. Dropped courses will follow the refund timelines indicated in the Total Drop section. Dropped courses do not appear on a transcript and do not affect academic standing.
Partial Withdrawal
A withdrawal from at least one, but not all registered courses. Partial withdraw will follow therefund timelines indicated in the Total Withdraw section.