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Concord University
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  • 4 Year
  • ATHENS, WV

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade A

About

1000 VERMILLION ST
ATHENS, WV 24712
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Mountain East Conference
From Concord University

Concord University's 123-acre, residential campus, located in Athens, West Virginia, is fondly regarded as “The Campus Beautiful” for its picturesque natural setting. The campus is situated in the heartland of outdoor adventures on the east coast.

Our friendly student body consists of about 1800 students from 27 states and 28 countries. Most students qualify for some type of financial aid, and the campus prides itself on offering a great education at an affordable price for all students. Concord offers a variety of housing options including suite and traditional resident halls, and a limited number of apartments.

Students are encouraged to visit, and we look forward to seeing you on campus soon.

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Concord University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96%
SAT Range
890-1130
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$8,785 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,186 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 31 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 36 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 35 responses

Majors

Faculty Helping Students Build Their Future

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Our campus offers a small, close knit environment where faculty and staff will get to know you. Our setting helps prepare you for graduate school, a career, and so much more.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    63%
  • On Campus
    26%
  • Online
    10%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,286 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
101
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
55%
Varsity Athletes
34%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 15 responses
  • Athletic
    47%
  • Small town setting
    33%
  • Ambitious
    13%
  • Weird
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
33%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 40 responses
Poll
45%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 53 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 16 responses
  • Small town setting
    56%
  • Home away from home
    19%
  • Underrated, beautiful campus, great professors!
    13%
  • Easily accessible
    6%
  • Underrated
    6%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
42%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
69%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 13 responses

Concord University Reviews

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