# Concord University

Athens, WV. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/concord-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 93% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,376 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,130 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 440–560 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 390–530 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–24 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $22,143 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $9,484 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $7,649 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $6,847 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $8,748 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $11,410 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $14,861 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,504 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 41% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,054 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,087 (FY2024) |

## What Concord University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 237330. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology