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Concord University

Concord University is a public, career-focused liberal arts institution located in rural southern West Virginia. The mission of Concord University is to improve the lives of our students and communities, through innovative teaching and learning, intellectual and creative activities, and community service and civic engagement. Concord University provides accessible, affordable, high-quality, and student-centered teaching and learning opportunities strengthened by integrated support services and co-curricular programs. Concord’s rigorous, market-driven programming provides current professional knowledge and essential communication, numerical, and critical thinking and reasoning skills, necessary for life-long success in a dynamic and culturally diverse world. Concord’s mission immerses people in intellectual inquiry to expand knowledge, encourages and supports creative activities and the arts, and contributes to community engagement and economic development to enhance the quality of life in the region and beyond. Concord’s mission will achieve our vision to transform lives, enrich our communities, and prepare leaders for service regionally, nationally and internationally.

Website:

concord.edu

Category:

Small Public

Military Friendly Rating

We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.

The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

48.65

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

57.45

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

93.33

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

79.63

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

23.99

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

51.99

Why you should attend?

Concord University is proud to welcome all Veterans and their families. We offer a wide variety of amenities to both Veterans and their families. We have a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success. This office's overall goals are to increase veteran enrollment, improve veteran academic success, and increase veteran post-graduation outcomes. In addition, Concord employs a Veterans Advocate whose role is to assist veterans in any and all areas. We have a Veteran's Lounge. All enrolled Veterans have access to the lounge, regardless of whether or not they are receiving benefits to attend Concord. Additionally, the lounge is available to all dependents utilizing a parent’s benefits. It contains a library of textbooks, a kitchen with plenty of coffee and refreshments, a restroom, four computer work stations, a wide-screen television, free printing, and comfortable furniture. We have a Charter for SALUTE, the only National Veterans Honor Society. We also have a membership with Student Veterans of America and operate a CU Veterans Club.