Concord University, founded in 1872, is a public, liberal arts institution located in Athens, West Virginia in the United States. Known for its picturesque campus, it has been called “The Campus Beautiful” for its scenic location on a knoll overlooking the mountains in the area. Concord is a close-knit community where students and faculty know each other on a first-name basis. Concord University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university is currently seeking international students looking to enroll in their undergraduate programs.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Submit completed application (no fee required)
- A minimum 2.0 GPA is required for admission
- Submit transcripts, diplomas and/or certifications (SAT/ACT not required)
- Submit TOEFL/IELTS score (TOEFL Internet based 60, TOEFL Paper-based 500 or IELTS 6.0)
UNDERGRADUATE TUITION & FEES (2019-20) $17,486
Room & Board $9,374
SCHOLARSHIPS
CU academic scholarships are based on academic ability; need-based scholarships are not available. Applicants are reviewed for academic scholarship during the admission process. Awards are noted in yearly amounts.
UNDERGRADUATE FRESHMEN
Scholarship GPA Range Amount
Maroon & Gray 2.75 – 2.99 $3,000
International Dean’s 3.0 – 3.49 $5,000
Int’l Presidential 3.5 – 4.0 $8,000
Scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA to renew each semester.
UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER
Scholarship GPA Range Amount
Int’l Transfer* 2.75 – 3.49 $3,000
Int’l Transfer Distinction 3.5 – 4.0 $5,000
*Minimum year of U.S. university coursework – no ESL. Scholarships are renewable for up to 3 years
WHY CONCORD?
Affordable tuition
Small class size
On-campus ESL program
US and international internships
Research opportunities
On-Campus career fairs
AREA RECREATION
Located in the heart of West Virginia’s top outdoor recreational area where skiing, whitewater rafting, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, camping, golfing, and other outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant.
ATHLETICS
Concord is a NCAA Division II school and a member of the Mountain East Conference
| Men’s | Women’s |
| Football | Volleyball |
| Baseball | Softball |
| Cross-Country | Cross-Country |
| Golf | Golf |
| Soccer | Soccer |
| Tennis | Tennis |
| Basketball | Basketball |
| Track & Field | Track & Field |
| Cheerleading |
STUDENT LIFE
CU offers more than 70 student clubs and organizations, a student government, socially active Greek life with fraternities and sororities, and pre-professional societies. Concord University’s Student Activities Committee is a campus organization that sponsors many events each semester, including comedians, lecturers, musicians, and other entertainers.
HOUSING
Six residence halls featuring community living areas and suites. All residential housing facilities are wired for cable television and internet and include study lounges, television lounges, kitchens and laundry facilities.
CU RANKINGS
The Princeton Review “2018 Best Colleges: Region by Region – Best Southeastern”
U.S. News & World Report “Among the Best Regional Colleges South 2016”
Best Value Colleges “Best Value Colleges and Universities in West Virginia 2016 – Ranked #1”
Best Value Schools “50 Best Value Small Colleges for a Business Administration Degree 2017”
Best Value Schools “50 Best Value Small Colleges for a Biology Degree 2017”
Best Value Schools “The 100 Most Affordable Small Colleges in America 2017”