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Concord University is located in Athens, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in the year 1872 by the veterans of the Union and the Confederacy. Students are offered degrees in a wide variety of subjects including accounting, business administration, communication arts, elementary education, and mathematics. The university's academic divisions are:
The men's sports teams participate in football, basketball, track and field, soccer, cross country, golf, and tennis. The women's sports teams are involved in basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, track and field, tennis, golf, cross country, and cheerleading.
Concord is found in Athens, WV. Athens is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Concord.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality, photography and commercial art, education and teaching, and liberal arts.
Admission to Concord is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 310. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 300 and 620.
Concord has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,735 in 2007-2008 at the school.
A lot of students at Concord attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Concord values student athletics, and belongs to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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 ConcordĘs 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Concord University
100 Vermillion Street
Athens, WV 24712
General Phone: (888) 384-5249
http://www.concord.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 92 | elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching, special ed |
| Liberal Arts | 80 | general studies, history, geography, political science, sociology, English, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business and Management | 63 | business management |
| Science | 41 | biology, geology, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | social work |
| Therapy and Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 14 | commercial art, drawing |
| Media | 14 | journalism |
| Hospitality | 13 | travel services |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | athletic trainer |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | information science |
| Office and Administration | 2 | office management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Concord in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 355 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 27 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Concord had a total enrollment of 2,735 students (2,611 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 73% |
| Virginia | 15% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Concord offers campus housing for 1,200 of its 2,611 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Athens, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,489 | 1,876 | 75% | 882 | 47% |
| Men | 1,056 | 759 | 72% | 411 | 54% |
| Women | 1,433 | 1,017 | 71% | 471 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 310 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 300 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 310 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 37% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,578 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,170 |
| Room and board | $ 6,530 |
| Room charge | $ 3,326 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,204 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,060 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,676 |
Financial Aid:
Concord participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381000)
Concord has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $74,445 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $67,653 | 5 | $68,245 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $58,473 | 12 | $57,908 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $47,330 | 20 | $46,999 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $40,386 | 6 | $41,402 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $53,895 | 43 | $51,733 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 103 | 58 | 161 |
| Football | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| Basketball | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Track | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 37 | 54 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concord Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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