Concord University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	902
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Athens, West Virginia, Concord U is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Concord U is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Concord University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Concord U is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, West Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Concord U is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in West Virginia is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Concord U do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,690

Cost of attendance at Concord University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,440

Cost of attendance at Concord University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Concord University received on average $10,186 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,186

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	212	55%	$4,918	$1,042,574
Other Federal Grant	355	93%	$4,296	$1,525,130
State Grant/Scholarships	227	59%	$3,798	$862,131
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	297	78%	$4,994	$1,483,319
Total Grant & Scholarships	380	99%	$10,186	$3,870,580

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Concord University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Concord University students is 41.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.1%.

41.9%

African American 8.0% 2 students
white 44.2% 175 students
International Students 62.5% 5 students
Mixed Race 30.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mountain East Conference
Baseball Mountain East Conference
Basketball Mountain East Conference
Track and Cross Country Mountain East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Concord University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Concord University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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