P.O. Box 1000
Athens, WV 24712

Founded in 1872, this public liberal arts university in West Virginia has a long history of serving the community as an educational institution. Over the years it has grown and developed with the times, continuously expanding to meet the changing and rising demands of students and their future careers.

At the undergraduate level, Concord University confers Bachelor's degrees in dozens of areas including the sciences, humanities, business, education, the arts, and health care. This liberal arts university in West Virginia also offers pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry, law, veterinary, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and physical therapy. The programs fully prepare students to successfully enter a graduate program in their chosen professional field. Students also have the option of designing their own undergraduate major through the university's interdisciplinary studies program. At the graduate level, Concord University confers a Master's in Education degree. The degree is designed for both licensed teachers and students who are still completing their undergraduate degree.

As an involved community member, Concord University also aims to serve as a center of educational advancement for working professionals and other members of the community. Non-traditional, non-degree, and distance education programs and courses afford those wishing to begin or finish a college degree the opportunity to do so.

Outside the classroom, Concord University students enjoy a variety of extracurricular and social activities. Situated on more than 120 acres of plush greens, the Concord University campus is a warm, welcoming, and serene environment that thrives with social, cultural, and academic activity.

Quick Facts:

·  More than 2,900 students from 20 countries around the world attend this liberal arts university in West Virginia.

·  The most popular majors at Concord University include Education, business, and Sciences.

·  Study abroad opportunities include programs in France, Wales, Belize, England, Spain, and Scotland.

·  More than 85 percent of Concord University students receive some form of financial aid. More than $20 million a year in scholarships, grants, and loans are awarded to students each year.

·  Concord University boasts more than 17 men's and women's Division II sports teams including golf, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and football.



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