Concord University

Vermillion Street
Athens, WV 24712
http://www.concord.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1872
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students2,952
EndowmentN/A
Application DeadlineRolling
Application FeeN/A
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition4,204 in-state, 9,338 out-of-state
Room/Board6,070
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs221
# of Books152,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities20%
Students in sororities25%
Campus Size123 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing34%
College housing typescoed dorms (8%), women's dorms (46%), men's dorms (46%), special housing for disabled students
Popular EventsGreek Week, Homecoming Week, Halloween Dance, Spring Week, SAC Evening Programs
Nearest AirportCharleston, WV (95), Roanoke, VA (88)
Nearest TrainHinton, WV (18)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations61
# of fraternities6
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities20%
Students in sororities25%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Concordian (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi Honor Society, Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, Cardinal Key, Women's Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society;
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Campus Ministries, Baptist Student Union, Campus Crusade for Christ, Campus Light Ministries, Christ Gospel Ministries, Wiccan MOON
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, International Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Alpha Psi Omega Theater, Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Amtgard Club (Medieval & Fantasy), Anime Club (Japanese Animation), Biology Club, Bonner Scholars, Cheerleaders, Computer/Math Club, Concord Alliance (Critical Thought, Philosophy, Free Thought), Concord College Lacrosse Club, Concord Collegiate 4-H Club, Concord Commanders, Concord Dance Ensemble, Concord Film Society, Concord Geography Club, Concord Outdoors Club, Concord Theater, Delta Zeta Sorority (DZ), Honors Program, Interfraternity Council (IFC), Lady 8's Social Organization, Marching Band, Model United Nations, Mu Xi Phi Fraternity, Music Educators National Conf. (MENC), North Towers Hall Council, Panhellenic Council, Peer Education Organization, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Club, Phi Beta Lambda Business Organization, Phi Sigma Phi Fraternity (PSP), Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity (PKP), Psi-Chi Psychology Club, Reading Council, Reflexes Literary Magazine, Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority (SSS), Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity (STG), Social Work Organization, Softball Club, South Tower Hall Council, Student Activities Committee (SAC), Student Government Association (SGA), Student Organization for Understanding Politics (SOUP), Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (TKE), Triangle Association, Volleyball Club, WCCR Radio Station, Wilson Hall Academic Council, Wilson/Sarvay Hall Council, Wooddell Hall Council, Wrestling Club