Concordia University, St. Paul, is launching Minnesota’s first private 90-credit, 3-year bachelor’s degree, offering a faster, fully accredited, and cost-effective path to a bachelor’s degree through our CSP Global academic unit.
Launching first with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science option, students will be able to earn their complete bachelor’s degree in three years. This will be achieved with a new focused requirement of 90 credits instead of 120 for degree completion. The required coursework will include all major and general education requirements, with a reduction in elective requirements. The first program, which will be the Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science, will launch in Spring 2026.
Delivered primarily online through CSP Global, the program offers structured degree plans, individualized advising, and career-focused coursework designed to help students reach their goals more efficiently and at a lower cost.
CSP has a long history of innovation in higher education. The university was the first in the nation to implement a Tuition Reset, cutting tuition by one-third to make private education more accessible. Since then, Concordia has maintained steady growth and continued expanding opportunities for learners nationwide.
Recruitment begins in early 2026. You can learn more at www.csp.edu/3-year.