Concord University: what international applicants need

What are Concord University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Concord University admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Concord University's acceptance rate?

92.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Concord University admitted 2,390 of its 2,582 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Concord University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Concord University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for Concord University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 390–530 in Math and 440–560 in Reading and Writing (57% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 17–24.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Concord University's application fee for international students?

Concord University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Concord University accept?

Concord University lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Concord University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Concord University accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Concord University require?

Concord University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Concord University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Concord University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Concord University have?

66 of Concord University's 1,609 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Concord University cost for international students?

Concord University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $22,000 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,664). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,546. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $39,086 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Concord University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, Concord University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 57 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source