Concord University Acceptance Rate
Athens, West Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,376
- Admitted
- 2,130
- Yield
- 20.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Concord University's acceptance rate has risen from 37.8% in 2014–15 to 89.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,140 to 2,376 (+11%) over that period.
Its 89.6% rate makes Concord University more selective than about 22% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 38%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (92% for women vs 86.9% for men, a 5.1-point gap). Concord University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 20.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,140 | 808 | 37.8% | 466 |
| 2015–16 | 1,451 | 1,232 | 84.9% | 445 |
| 2016–17 | 2,960 | 2,402 | 81.1% | 472 |
| 2017–18 | 2,507 | 2,261 | 90.2% | 434 |
| 2018–19 | 1,670 | 1,486 | 89% | 430 |
| 2019–20 | 1,886 | 1,545 | 81.9% | 372 |
| 2020–21 | 1,639 | 1,498 | 91.4% | 383 |
| 2021–22 | 1,739 | 1,663 | 95.6% | 395 |
| 2022–23 | 1,730 | 1,581 | 91.4% | 370 |
| 2023–24 | 2,376 | 2,130 | 89.6% | 443 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,280 | 1,178 | 92% |
| Men | 1,096 | 952 | 86.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 440–550 | 70% |
| SAT Math | 400–530 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–22 | 30% |
How Concord University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Concord University's acceptance rate?
Concord University's acceptance rate is 89.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,130 admitted of 2,376 applicants).
Is Concord University test optional?
Concord University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Concord University?
Concord University received 2,376 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,130.
What SAT score do you need for Concord University?
Admitted students at Concord University typically scored 440–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–530 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Concord University getting harder to get into?
Concord University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 37.8% in 2014–15 to 89.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.concord.edu/.