Concord Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 92.56%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 950. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,664
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,000
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Concord:
- Total Enrollment: 1,943, including 624 online students
- 1,609 Undergraduate, 334 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.1% men, 61.9% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 39%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 28%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 65%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 26 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 5 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Concord Overview
Concord University (Concord) is a four-year, public school located in Athens, WV. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Concord's tuition & fees is $10,664 for West Virginia residents and $22,000 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 89% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,942.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,943 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Concord's acceptance rate is 92.56% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.24%. The median SAT score is 950 and the ACT score is 20.
Concord ranked 11st in West Virginia Colleges rankings. Concord University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Concord University is $10,664 for in-state students and $22,000 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,370 for in-state students and $11,370 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,724 for West Virginia residents and $23,495 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,466 for West Virginia residents and $7,333 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,664 | $22,000 |
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| Graduate | $11,370 | $11,370 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,724 | $23,495 |
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| Graduate | $12,466 | $7,333 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Concord University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Concord
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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