Concord

Concord University

Concord
#6713 / #1770
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#366
Most Desirable School
Public, liberal arts institution located in Athens, West Virginia, United States

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About Concord University

According to Wikipedia, Concord University is a public university in Athens, West Virginia. It was founded on February 28, 1872, when the West Virginia Legislature passed "an Act to locate a Branch State Normal School, in the town of Concord Church, in the County of Mercer". This normal school was founded by veterans of both the Union and the Confederacy, Concord is named for the ideal of "harmony and sweet fellowship".

Concord University's Online Degrees

Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership And Supervision
  • Required Credits: 18
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Reading Specialist
  • Required Credits: 24
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Med in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Educational Leadership And Supervision
  • Reading Specialist
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Teaching
Degree Concentrations
  • Art Prek-Adult
  • Biological Sciences 9-Adult
  • Business Education Comprehensive 5-Adult
  • Chemistry 9-Adult
  • ​english 5-Adult
  • General Science 5-Adult
  • Math 5-Adult
  • Music Prek-Adult
  • Social Studies 5-Adult
  • Wellness Prek-Adult
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Education
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MSW in Social Work
  • Required Credits: 24
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MSW in Social Work Advanced Standing
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Health Promotion
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MSAT in Athletic Training
  • Required Credits: 156
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Concord University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
1,73091%40%101221

How Much Does Concord University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$8,540$560

How Much Do Concord University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Concord University, then you can expect to earn an average of $35,700 per year. You also have a 83% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Concord University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
2,1461,610536

Where is Concord University?

Concord University is located at 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens WV 24712

How Safe is Concord University?

Concord University has a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Concord University Known For?

Concord University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Concord University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Social Work
#1161
World Rank
#1162
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#469
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social-work Degrees
Mathematics
#3956
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#3987
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#1014
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math Degrees
Earth Sciences
#4203
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#4224
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#1152
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Psychology
#3373
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#3388
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#1288
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Chemistry
#5835
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#5844
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#1511
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Computer Science
#6816
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#6824
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#1686
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History
#5480
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#5488
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#1699
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history Degrees
Political Science
#7228
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#7236
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#1722
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Education
#7089
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#7091
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#1856
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Literature
#6063
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#6091
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#1937
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Biology
#8380
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#8396
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#2091
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biology Degrees
Communications
#7954
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#7974
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#2142
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communications Degrees
Sociology
#6444
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#6448
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#2189
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Medical
#10316
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#10318
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#2876
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Who Are Concord University's Most Influential Alumni?

Concord University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Concord University's most famous alumni:

Robert Byrd
An American politician .
Ronald J. Bacigal
An American academic.
David Resnik
An American bioethicist.
Glen Murray
A Canadian politician.
Louise McNeill
An American writer and historian.

Who Are Concord University's Most Influential Faculty?