Concord University

Vermillion Street
Athens, WV 24712

Visit Website: http://www.concord.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Public institution
Year Founded:
1872
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
2,952
Local Setting:
Rural
Endowment:
$N/A
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Application Fee:
$N/A
Selectivity:
Selective
Tuition Costs:
$4,204 in-state, 9,338 out-of-state
Room & Board Costs:
$6,070

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral 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
Student Organizations:
61
Honor Societies:
Alpha 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
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) Concordian (weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
6
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
20%
Number of Sororities:
5
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
25%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling:
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
N/A
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
152,000
Library Facilities:
Bluefield State College, Greenbrier Community College
Museums
N/A
Computers Available:
350
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
50
Wired Labs:
250
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
Wireless Capacity:
500
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (8%), women's dorms (46%), men's dorms (46%), special housing for disabled students
Sprinkler System:
100%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
123 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Charleston, WV (95), Roanoke, VA (88)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Hinton, WV (18)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Bluefield, WV (18)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Popular Events:
Greek Week, Homecoming Week, Halloween Dance, Spring Week, SAC Evening Programs