Concord University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 1,504 students.
About This School
Concord University is a public institution located in Athens, West Virginia with approximately 1,504 undergraduate students enrolled. Concord University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,966 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, and the typical graduate earns $35,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Concord University is a public university in Athens, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1872 by an act of the West Virginia Legislature, creating a normal school led by veterans of both the Union and the Confederacy.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at roughly $10,000/year net price and only $11,250 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable public university options you'll find anywhere. However, the 42% graduation rate and 49% freshman retention rate are genuine red flags — nearly half of entering students leave after the first year, which raises real questions about student support and fit. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan, strong self-motivation, and are drawn to a small, rural West Virginia campus where the low cost could be a smart trade-off — but go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,504 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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