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Concord University

Concord University

Athens, WV · Rural · 1,504 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Athens, WV, 24712 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
163 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$20,434
Out-of-state COA
$31,770
Avg net price
$9,966
Room & board
$12,546
In-state tuition
$10,664
Out-of-state tuition
$22,000
Books & supplies
$1,100/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,021
$30–48k
$6,930
$48–75k
$10,438
$75–110k
$13,336
$110k+
$15,472
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
977
Reading 440560
Math 390530
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 1724
English 1624
Math 1622
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Concord University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
41%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
28%
Consumer completion
46%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
28%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,094
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,703
Median debt
$18,900
Monthly loan payment
$200
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$23,031
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,620
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
50%
First-generation
48%
Median family income
$33,025
Independent students
21%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Black
10%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,094
10 years after entry
$42,703
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities72
Business Administration, Management and Operations40
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods30
Biology, General24
Sociology23
Social Work21
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General16
Psychology, General12
Computer Science11
History10
English Language and Literature, General8
Design and Applied Arts8
Fine and Studio Arts8
Communication and Media Studies7
Chemistry5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other4
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Institutional
Endowment
$45M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
82%
Avg faculty salary
$7,270/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,332
Federal loan rate
46%

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