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Summary
Concord University is a public institution that was founded in 1872. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,616, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 123 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Concord University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 49. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,716 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $12,698 (2012-13).
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The mission of Concord University is to provide quality, liberal arts based education, to foster scholarly activities, and to serve the regional community. Concord University provides rigorous programs, primarily at the baccalaureate level, which prepare students to pursue various graduate study and career options and to assume leadership and professional roles in a multicultural society. In keeping with its tradition of service to the region, the University will offer a limited number of carefully selected graduate degrees. While we incorporate a variety of educational methodologies/technologies, our size and the caring dedication of our faculty, staff and administration are the principal assurances of a quality educational opportunity at Concord University. As a learning community, Concord University is committed to furthering knowledge through professional development activities and programs, through research, and through the application, publication and appreciation of scholarly efforts. The primary purpose of Concord's mission is academic; however, the service the University provides to its state and region goes beyond the classroom. Concord University contributes to the quality of cultural and economic life in southern West Virginia through collaboration with both public and private organizations and agencies and through extension of its support and assistance into the region it serves. Ultimately, Concord University measures its success by the fulfillment alumni find in their careers and throughout their lives. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1872 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $18,387,958 |
Applying
When applying to Concord University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 60.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 60.9% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Concord University is 22:1, and the school has 67.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Concord University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Social Sciences; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 65.0 percent.
Student Life
Concord University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,616, with a gender distribution of 43.2 percent male students and 56.8 percent female students. At this school, 32.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 68.0 percent of students live off campus. Concord University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,797 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Concord University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, and health service. Concord University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Concord University, 74 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Concord University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 74% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Concord University, 74.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,148.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $5,716 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $12,698 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,386 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
