More selective than 57% of West Virginia colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,434. College Scorecard.
Higher than 33% of West Virginia colleges we cover and 23% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 29% of West Virginia colleges we cover and 19% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Concord University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 2,376 applicants, Concord University admitted 2,130 and 443 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 830–1090 on the SAT or 17–24 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Concord University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for West Virginia residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Concord University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Concord University took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in West Virginia. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,021 | $34,330 | 3.4 years |
| $30–48k | $6,930 | $29,660 | 3.0 years |
| $48–75k | $10,438 | $44,675 | 4.5 years |
| $75–110k | $13,336 | $57,078 | 5.7 years |
| $110k+ | $15,472 | $66,220 | 6.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (32% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($42,703) minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,008 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Concord University majors, earnings & careers
Concord University offers 25 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
Highest-earning majors at Concord University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | $52,670 | $23,236 |
| Social Work | $46,324 | $18,967 |
| Business Administration | $45,815 | $18,900 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,168 | $20,209 |
| Psychology | $41,259 | $15,648 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $39,566 | $24,326 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $34,925 | — |
Quick list of all 25 majors
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Biology$52,670
- Business Administration$45,815
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Computer Science—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$44,168
- English—
- Geography—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Sciences—
- History—
- Information Science / Studies—
- Journalism—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$39,566
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$41,259
- Social Work$46,324
- Sociology—
- Special Education—
- Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$34,925
- Studio Art—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Athens
2 bedrooms $946.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 41 inches of rain a year, 24 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Mercer County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Mercer County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Concord University with similar schools
Similar public colleges in West Virginia by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord University | 93% | $9,966 | 39% | $42,703 | This school |
| West Virginia State University | 96% | $11,139 | 39% | $40,492 | |
| Bluefield State University | 97% | $13,684 | 37% | $38,217 | |
| Fairmont State University | 99% | $9,032 | 44% | $46,857 | |
| Shepherd University | 97% | $11,363 | 51% | $49,358 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Concord University would cost you $1,173 less per year than West Virginia State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Concord University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$1,094).
- Concord University gives aided families $1,835 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, West Virginia resident | Concord University | West Virginia State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,664 | $9,570 | +$1,094 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 | $1,309 | −$209 |
| Housing & meals | $12,114 | $12,936 | −$822 |
| Personal & travel | $3,068 | $2,323 | +$745 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,512 | −$6,366 | −$146 |
| Sticker price | $20,434 | $19,772 | +$662 |
| Average grants | −$10,468 | −$8,633 | −$1,835 |
| You pay | $9,966 | $11,139 | −$1,173 |
“+” means Concord University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Concord University
What is the Concord University acceptance rate?
Concord University accepts 93% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,130 of 2,376 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 830–1090 on the SAT or 17–24 on the ACT.
How much does Concord University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $20,434 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $9,966 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $8,021 and families earning $110k+ pay $15,472.
How much do Concord University graduates earn?
Former Concord University students earn a median $42,703 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Concord University graduation rate?
39% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% return for their second year.
How long does a Concord University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Concord University costs about $44,675 after grants ($10,438 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $42,703 ten years after starting, $10,008 more than high school graduates in West Virginia ($32,695), so the cost is repaid in 4.5 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Concord University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/concord-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).