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Concord is found in Athens, West Virginia. 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, mathematics, and education and teaching.
Admission to Concord is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 540.
Concord has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,826 in 2005 at the school.
Concord offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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: (304) 384-9188
Admissions Phone: (304) 384-5248
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 384-5338
http://www.concord.edu
Concord awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 146 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, education, special ed |
| Liberal Arts | 96 | general studies, sociology, English, interdisciplinary studies, history, geography, political science |
| Business And Management | 75 | business management |
| Family And Social Work | 29 | social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Science | 24 | biology, geology, chemistry |
| Hospitality | 18 | travel services |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 13 | commercial art, drawing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | information science |
| Media | 10 | journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | athletic trainer |
Number of programs and degrees for Concord in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 448 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 16 | 1 |
In 2005, Concord had a total enrollment of 2,826 students (2,431 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 82% |
| Virginia | 10% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Concord offers campus housing for 1,242 of its 2,431 (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 | 2,116 | 1,357 | 64% | 578 | 43% |
| Men | 1,033 | 655 | 63% | 273 | 42% |
| Women | 1,083 | 702 | 65% | 305 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 32% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 384-5248
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,912 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,686 |
| Room and board | $ 5,796 |
| Room charge | $ 2,966 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Concord participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 384-5338
Concord has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $57,412 | 3 | $46,251 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $49,428 | 10 | $49,877 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $41,581 | 21 | $40,621 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $34,536 | 3 | $34,183 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $47,194 | 37 | $43,057 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 117 | 36 | 153 |
| Track | 23 | 17 | 40 |
| Football | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 8 | 48 |
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
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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