Concord University

  • 3/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Athens, WV
  • 0 reviews
#8 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

Overview

Total enrollment

1,943
Concord University overview
Concord University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Concord University is situated in Athens, West Virginia, in the Appalachian Mountains, approximately 20 miles north of the Virginia border. The institution's 123-acre campus, established in 1872 as Concord State Normal School, features a blend of historic and modern academic buildings set against a mountainous backdrop. Operating as a public university, Concord maintains selective admission standards and serves primarily undergraduate students, with notable programs in teacher education, business administration, and social sciences. The university provides traditional dormitory housing across six residence halls, with most first-year students living on campus. Concord competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Mountain Lions, participating in the Mountain East Conference.

Ratings

Concord University is rated within the lower 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    3 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    3 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Concord University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 830/1090
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/24
  • GPA 3.4

Acceptance Rate

92.6%
Concord University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 18.2%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

West Virginia Resident Tuition

$10,664

Out of State Resident Tuition

$22,000

Breakdown

In State Costs for Concord University
  • Tuition $10,664
  • Books and Supplies $1,100
  • Other Fees $1,200
  • Room and Board $12,546
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,440
  • Total One Year Cost $28,950

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

34% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Concord University are Business, Education, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 19% of students major in Business, 18% in Education, and 13% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Business 19%
  • Education 18%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 13%
  • Social Sciences 10%
  • Biology 8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237330.

GPA calculator: Concord University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026