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Concord University

Concord University

Athens, WV · Rural · 1,504 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$9,966
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
41%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$42,703
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
93%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Concord University, affectionately known as "The Campus Beautiful" for its scenic ridge-top setting in Athens, West Virginia, is a public liberal arts institution celebrated for offering an accessible, student-centered education. The university is best known for its robust programs in teacher education, accredited social work (BSW and MSW), business administration, and pre-professional health sciences. Campus life revolves around a tight-knit, welcoming community where small class sizes foster close faculty mentorship alongside active NCAA Division II Mountain Lion athletics. Anchored by the iconic Marsh Memorial Carillon bell tower, Concord distinguishes itself through its strong commitment to affordability, undergraduate research, and civic service throughout the Appalachian region.

Wikipedia:Concord University is a public university in Athens, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1872 by an act of the West Virginia Legislature, creating a normal school led by veterans of both the Union and the Confederacy.

Location
Athens, WV, 24712 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
163 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,664$22,000
Housing & food (on campus)$12,546$12,546
Books & supplies$1,100$1,100
Cost of attendance$20,434$31,770 est.
Average net price$9,966Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$22,000
In-state: $10,664
Housing & food (on campus)$12,546
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$31,770 est.
In-state: $20,434
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,966
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$8,021
$30–48k
$6,930
$48–75k
$10,438
$75–110k
$13,336
$110k+
$15,472
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
41%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
31%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
28%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 30% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 28% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,094
10 yrs after entry$42,703
Debt
Median at graduation$18,900
Monthly payment$200
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$23k
90th percentile$33,620
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
977
R 440–560 · M 390–530
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 17–24 · E 16–24 · M 16–22
SAT middle 50%: 830–1090
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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
50%
First-gen
48%
Family income
$33,025
Independent
21%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Black
10%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$33,094
After 10 yrs
$42,703
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities72
Business Administration, Management and Operations40
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods30
Biology, General24
Sociology23
Social Work21
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General16
Psychology, General12
Computer Science11
History10
English Language and Literature, General8
Design and Applied Arts8
Fine and Studio Arts8
Communication and Media Studies7
Chemistry5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$45M
Full-time faculty
82%
Faculty salary
$7,270/mo
Teaching spend
$6,332
per student
Federal loans
46%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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