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Key details
Type of institution
University
Year established
1872
Total students
2,400
On campus accomodation
Available
About
Concord University is a public university in Athens, West Virginia. It was founded on February 28, 1872, when the West Virginia Legislature passed "an Act to locate a Branch State Normal School, in the town of Concord Church, in the County of Mercer". This normal school was founded by veterans of both the Union and the Confederacy, Concord is named for the ideal of "harmony and sweet fellowship".
It is known for its picturesque campus which has been dubbed "The Campus Beautiful” and its scenic location on a knoll overlooking the mountains in the area. The university also operates a center and conducts classes in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia. globe icon Visit Website
Accreditations
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Campuses

Athens Campus - EAG Concord Univversity

Vermillion Street,Athens, WV 24712

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