# Concord University

Public college in Athens, WV. IPEDS ID 237330.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/concord-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/concord-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 93% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $9,966 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 39%; beats 33% of WV colleges and 23% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $42,703; beats 29% of WV colleges and 19% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $11,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,021 |
| 30-48k | $6,930 |
| 48-75k | $10,438 |
| 75-110k | $13,336 |
| 110k+ | $15,472 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.28 years on average (32% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $42,703 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $20,434 in-state; about $31,770 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $10,664 in-state, $22,000 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,114; books: $1,100

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 440–560; SAT math: 390–530; ACT: 17–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,376 applicants, 2,130 admitted, 443 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 93%, ACT 17–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 90%, ACT 17–22 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (25 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $26,390 | $52,670 | $23,236 |
| Social Work | $35,930 | $46,324 | $18,967 |
| Business Administration | $33,348 | $45,815 | $18,900 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,081 | $44,168 | $20,209 |
| Psychology | $20,993 | $41,259 | $15,648 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $32,499 | $39,566 | $24,326 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | not reported | $34,925 | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $55,630 (WV), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $97,470 (WV), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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