Concord University
Former names | Concord State Normal School (1872–1931) Concord State Teachers College (1932–1943) Concord College (1943–2004) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | February 28, 1872 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliations | WVHEPC |
| Endowment | $47.715 million (2022) |
| President | Bethany Meighen |
| Provost | Edward Huffstetler |
| Students | 1,956(Fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 1,389 |
| Postgraduates | 360 |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | Distant town, 123-acre (50 ha) |
| Other campuses | Beckley |
| Newspaper | The Concordian |
| Colors | Maroon and gray |
| Nickname | Mountain Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – MEC |
| Mascot | Roar |
| Website | concord.edu |
Concord University is a public university in Athens, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1872 by an act of the West Virginia Legislature, creating a normal school led by veterans of both the Union and the Confederacy.
Founded as a normal school for teacher preparation, Concord has transitioned to a comprehensive university.
The campus is situated on a knoll overlooking the Appalachian Mountains. It describes itself as "The Campus Beautiful." It also operates a teaching center and conducts classes in Beckley, West Virginia.