ROTC at Concordia University Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Concordia University Saint Paul students join Army ROTC at University of Minnesota and Air Force ROTC at University of Saint Thomas.

Cross-town & partner options
Concordia University Saint Paul students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Minnesota.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Concordia University Saint Paul in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.9 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 79% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $25,600 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,600 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 46% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Concordia University Saint Paul. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Concordia University Saint Paul has 3,018 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Concordia University Saint Paul takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Concordia University Saint Paul: FAQ
Does Concordia University Saint Paul have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Concordia University Saint Paul students join Army ROTC at University of Minnesota and Air Force ROTC at University of Saint Thomas.
Which ROTC branches can Concordia University Saint Paul students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Minnesota, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Saint Thomas, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at Concordia University Saint Paul on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Concordia University Saint Paul and train with the unit at University of Minnesota and University of Saint Thomas.
School links and location
These links belong to Concordia University Saint Paul. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
csp.edu
- Admissions
csp.edu
- Apply
csp.edu
- Financial aid
csp.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Saint Paul, MN 55104-5494
IPEDS UNITID: 173328
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