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Athens, WV · Fairmont, WV
| Concord University | Fairmont State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,966/yr | $9,032/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,021/yr | $8,434/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,900 | $21,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $6,930/yr | $8,679/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,438/yr | $10,505/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,336/yr | $11,184/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,472/yr | $6,945/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $200/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,546/yr | $11,656/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,546/yr | $11,656/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,440/yr | $2,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $20,434/yr | $20,018/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,664/yr | $8,708/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,000/yr | $18,924/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 50% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 46% | 39% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 93% | 99% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 830–1090 | 810–1070 |
| SAT average | 977 | 996 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–24 | 17–23 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–24 · Math 16–22 | English 16–23 · Math 16–21 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,376 | 1,979 |
| Students accepted | 2,130 | 1,964 |
| Students who enrolled | 443 | 673 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 34% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 70% | 75% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 30% | 37% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 39% | 44% |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,703/yr | $46,857/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $26,282–$57,358 | $28,411–$69,615 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 44% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 41% | 47% |
| Black students graduating | 17% | 21% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 20% | No data reported |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $33,094/yr | $41,197/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 61% | 60% |
| Graduate on time | 31% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 26% | 34% |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 39% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 36% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 18% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $38,712/yr | $42,893/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 22% · Education 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% | Health Professions 32% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% · Psychology 8% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 22% of degrees | Health Professions — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 8% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Education, General — $47,257/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $77,962/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,504 | 2,590 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 334 | 217 |
| Average professor pay | $7,270/mo | $7,101/mo |
| Full-time professors | 82% | 92% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $33,025 | $41,285 |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Athens, WV | Fairmont, WV |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1872 | 1865 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Men | 41% | 43% |
| Women | 59% | 57% |
| White students | 79% | 86% |
| Black students | 9.7% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Asian students | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 5% |
| Other / not reported | 2.8% | 1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 48% | 41% |
| Part-time students | 4.2% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 13% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,332/yr | $8,719/yr |
| Endowment | $45.4M | $34.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,012 | 1,050 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,474/yr | $6,272/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,400/yr | $5,214/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 569 | 404 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.2M | $2.0M |
| Athletics budget | $6.0M | $7.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.0M | $7.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $46,534 | $24,365 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.