Concord University GPA (3.37) & Acceptance Rate (93%)

Q: How many applicants get into Concord University?

Concord University's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,390 of 2,582 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What GPA did Concord University's first-year students have?

51% of Concord University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.37, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 440–560 reading and writing, 390–530 math

ACT, middle 50%: 17–24 composite

Average net price: $10,630 a year (2022–23)

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Concord University average GPA

Concord University reported an average high school GPA of 3.37 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	23%
3.75–3.99	11%
3.50–3.74	17%
3.25–3.49	12%
3.00–3.24	11%
2.50–2.99	16%
2.00–2.49	10%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Concord University reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Concord University acceptance rate

Concord University admitted 2,390 of 2,582 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Concord University is a public 4-year university in Athens, West Virginia, with 1,609 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Concord University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	440	490	560
SAT Math	390	460	530
ACT Composite	17	20	24
ACT English	16	21	24
ACT Math	16	19	22

57% submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores, as Concord University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 977 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Concord University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Concord University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Concord University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,630 a year at Concord University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Concord University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Concord University admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do I have a chance at Concord University with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be within the usual range there: 26% of Concord University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What are Concord University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Concord University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 440–560 in reading and writing and 390–530 in math; ACT composite 17–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How many applicants get into Concord University?

Concord University's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,390 of 2,582 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA did Concord University's first-year students have?

51% of Concord University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Is there a minimum GPA for Concord University?

Concord University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.37, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Concord University?

Check Concord University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Concord University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 57% sent SAT scores and 21% sent ACT scores.

How much does GPA matter at Concord University?

A lot: Concord University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Concord University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,630 a year at Concord University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Concord University?

Yes. Concord University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Concord University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Concord UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Concord University Common Data Set 2024–25Concord University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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