Colleges · Athens
Colleges in Athens, WV
Athens is home to Concord University, with about 1,244 students on campus.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Athens
Students on campus
1,244fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Concord University1,244 on campus
Most selective
Concord Universityadmits 93% of applicants
Lowest net price
Concord University$9,966 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Athens
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Athens
6 more colleges are within 30 miles of Athens.
Bluefield State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bluefield16.4 mi920 studentsBluefield UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bluefield17.7 mi601 students
New River Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Beaver24.9 mi706 students
West Virginia University Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Beckley26.3 mi969 studentsValley College-BeckleyCareer school · For-profit · Beckley27.2 mi181 students
New River Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Dublin27.9 mi3,166 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Athens. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.