Concord University
PublicAthens, WV
Concord University, in Athens, WV, is a public small school, enrolling around 1,504 students. Concord University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 93%. Its highest-earning reported major is Biology, General (Biological and Biomedical Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $52,670/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $11,336 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Concord University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Concord University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Concord University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Concord University's acceptance rate?
Concord University in Athens, WV admits approximately 93% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Concord University?
Admitted students at Concord University typically score between 830–1090 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Concord University?
Admitted students at Concord University typically score between 17–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Concord University cost?
Concord University's total cost of attendance is reported at $20,434 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Concord University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Concord University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Concord University?
For 2024-25, Concord University's published tuition and required fees were $22,000 for out-of-state students and $10,664 for in-state students -- $11,336 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Concord University require students to live on campus?
No -- Concord University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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