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Concord University

Athens, West Virginia 24712

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Concord University is a public institution in Athens with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 980, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,703 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,983.

Established
1872
Mascot
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Type
Public university
Conference
Mountain East Conference
Division
Division II

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90%Acceptance
980SAT Avg
1,394Students
15:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$42,703Earnings 10yr
$9,983Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Concord University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 980

Reading & WritingMid: 520
440550
MathMid: 490
400530

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1722

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

980

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,700
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,600
Room & Board$12,114
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$18,969
Average Net Price$9,983
Median Debt at Graduation$18,900
Monthly Payment (10yr)$200

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,292
$30–48K$9,307
$48–75K$10,904
$75–110K$13,948
$110K+$13,256

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$9,983

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (34)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,394
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 8%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.3%
Freshman Retention49.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,094
8 Years$38,712
10 Years$42,703

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$30,600
Men
$42,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

87Low

Estimated from WV state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
152 mi(263 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
174 mi(302 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
206 mi(357 min)

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