Concordia University, St. Paul
Entrance to Concordia University | |
Former name | Concordia High School (1893–1921) Concordia College (1921–1997) |
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| Motto | "In litteris proficere volo, malo diligere Jesum" "It is good to pursue knowledge, better to know Jesus" |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1893 |
Religious affiliation | Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod |
| Endowment | $43.1 million (2020) |
| Budget | $54.9 million (2017) |
| President | Brian Friedrich |
| Students | 5,861 (2023) |
| Location | , Minnesota , United States 44°56′59″N 93°9′18″W / 44.94972°N 93.15500°W |
| Campus | Urban, 41 acres (17 ha) |
| Colors | Navy & Gold |
| Mascot | Golden Bears |
| Website | csp.edu |
Concordia University, St. Paul is a private university in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1893 and enrolls nearly 5,900 students. It is a member of the Concordia University System, which is operated by the second-largest Lutheran church body in the United States, the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. The school was a two-year college until 1964. The present name Concordia University, St. Paul was adopted in 1997.