Concord University
Founded in 1872, Concord University is located in Athens, West Virginia and offers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level in over 60 programs of study. The 123 acre campus is home to over 1800 students, and provides a complete undergraduate experience with 70 clubs and organizations, Greek Life, 16 NCAA Division II sports, intramurals, various opportunities in the arts, and esports. The campus is located in the heart of some of the best outdoor activities on the east coast. Within minutes of campus, our students can rock climb, hike, raft, camp, mountain bike, hunt, fish, ski and so much more.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
29%
Submitting ACT
60%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1023
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,748
Total Number of Undergrads
1,399
Classroom Sizes
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
38%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,700 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,600 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $1100 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
78%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
45%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,120
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,007
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,450
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
51%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,474
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,001
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
62
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
43%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mountain Lion
School Colors
maroon and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain East Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Charleston
Roanoke
Washington
Johnson City
Charlotte
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
30%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,700
What Students Are Saying
IT HAS A STRONG COMMITMENT FOR LEARNING SKILLS EVELOPMENT IN STUDENTS
IT HAS A STRONG BIOLOGY PROGRAMME
IT IS FREE FROM ANY DISTRACTIONS BECAUSE CAMPUS SURROUNDINGS ARE ACADEMIC
IT HAS A STRONG BIOLOGY PROGRAMME
IT IS FREE FROM ANY DISTRACTIONS BECAUSE CAMPUS SURROUNDINGS ARE ACADEMIC
Frank from ATHENS, WV
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