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Concord University
Athens, WV · Public · Fringe rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Open
- Average net price
- $9,484
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 41%
- Median earnings
- $45,054
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Concord University is a public college in Athens, WV with 1,504 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 977 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $9,484 per year ($7,649 for families earning under $30,000). 41% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $45,054 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,376
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,130
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing440–560
200800
SAT Math390–530
200800
ACT Composite17–24
136
What Concord University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,143
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,856
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,192
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,649
- $30–48k$6,847
- $48–75k$8,748
- $75–110k$11,410
- $110k+$14,861
Get a personal estimate with Concord University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 41%
- Freshman retention
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $45,054
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,087
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,504
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 53%
- White79%
- Hispanic0%
- Black10%
- Asian0%
Concord University FAQ
What is Concord University's acceptance rate?+
Concord University admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Concord University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 440–560 on SAT Reading and Writing and 390–530 on SAT Math; the average total is 977.
What ACT score do you need for Concord University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–24.
Is Concord University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Concord University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,376 students applied to Concord University and 2,130 were admitted; 443 enrolled.
Does Concord University consider legacy status?+
No. Concord University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Concord University require an essay?+
Concord University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Concord University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,143 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,484.
What is Concord University's graduation rate?+
41% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 237330 · How we use this data
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