Concord University
Founded in 1872, the Concord University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Athens (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), West Virginia. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Concord University is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Concord University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. This 151-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Concord University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.