Institutional Research
Our mission is to provide data to support institutional improvement and effectiveness, as well as federal and state compliance. The Office of Institutional Research adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of the Association of Institutional Research.
2022 Fast Facts
Founded in 1872, Concord University is a public university dedicated to improving the lives of students and the community. The University is dedicated to innovative teaching and learning, intellectual and creative activities, and community service and civic engagement.
Total Enrollment = 1,748
Undergraduate – 1,399
Graduate – 349
56% Fall to Fall Retention Rate
42% 6-year graduation rate
448 Degrees conferred
4 years after graduation:
56% Working in WV
$38,909 Bachelor’s degree median wage
$49,798 Master’s degree median wage
100% Teacher Licensure
90.5% Social Work Licensure, Clinical
52.0% Social Work Licensure, Master’s
45.5% Social Work Licensure, Bachelor’s
$34.12 Million Direct Annual Economic Impact
$3.35 Returned to taxpayers for every $1.00 in state appropriations
$26 Million Grants and Sponsored Programs Value
273 Jobs Supported
| Breakdown of Students | |
|---|---|
| First Time Freshman | 370 |
| Veterans | 18 |
| High School | 77 |
| Transfers | 117 |
| Countries Represented | 22 |
| States Represented | 30 |
| WV Counties Represented | 49 |
| Pell | 49.7% |
| Breakdown of Faculty | |
|---|---|
| Total Full-Time Faculty | 103 |
| Women | 46 |
| Men | 48 |
| Full-Time Faculty From Minority Background | 13% |
| Full-Time Faculty With Terminal Degree | 73% |
| Average Salary (All Ranks) | $60,381 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 |
| 21-22 Cost & Financial Aid | |
|---|---|
| In-State Tuition | $8,465 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $18,215 |
| Room and Board (on-campus) | $9,444 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Transportation | $1,354 |
| Other Expenses | $1,590 |
| Full-Time Freshmen with Aid | 97% |
| Average Full-Time 1st Year Aid | $11,120 |
Academics Matter
With over 70 majors, minors, and areas of study, Concord University is a place where you can succeed academically. Class sizes are small, with an average class size of 14 students in Fall 2022. 23.8% of our degree-seeking undergraduate students are enrolled in State high priority programs. Additionally, 16.6% of our Fall 2022 students are PROMISE Scholars. Concord University also provides many excellent academic programs for our students, and is the only University in West Virginia with a McNair Scholars Program.
