Concord University

Concord University is a public institution located in Athens, West Virginia, in the United States. The University is a comprehensive educational organization whose mission is to provide healthy and vigorous student-centered education/learning through personalized engagement and academic achievement. Concord University, established in 1872, provides a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs with an emphasis on arts and science programs, business programs, and education programs. The institution recognizes the impact effective learning environments have on a person's ability to learn well. Concord University emphasizes small class sizes and quality relationships between faculty/staff and students, which aid the development of engaged learning environments with diverse opportunities and experiences. Located in the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia, the campus and the four seasons offer exciting academic opportunities and extracurricular activities. Students receive a holistic education from Concord while gaining professional experience for their chosen career path, readiness for active citizenship, developing themselves personally from their education, and having fun and exciting experiences. The University also welcomes international students from many nations who share the values of diverse education opportunities and global perspectives in an inclusive University community.