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Concord University

Concord University
P.O. Box 1000
Athens, WV 24712

Official telephone: (304) 384-3115
Toll-free telephone: (800) 344-6679
Website: www.concord.edu
Concord University
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Kent Gamble,
Director of Enrollment
Contacting the office: 888 384-5249
800 384-6679 (toll free)
304 384-3218 (fax)
admissions@concord.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 2%
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Minimum composite ACT score of 18 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 870) and minimum 2.0 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 3 required, 3 recommended
Math: 4 required, 4 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Other: 1 required
Total: 17 required, 17 recommended
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • standardized test scores very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.31
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 64%
Average SAT I: 486 verbal, 482 math
Average ACT: 21 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 24
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 23%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 88%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,483
Number of applicants offered admission: 1,267 (85%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 478 (38%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 97%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 15%
Room deposit amount: $50, partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 semester

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