Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV
Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV

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Tuition & Fees

$7,738

$16,602

in-state out-of-state

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
570
25th
460
75th
540
25th
440
composite english math
75th
22
25th
16
75th
22
25th
16
75th
22
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,301
Declined 138
Total Received 2,439
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Public

3,997

undergraduate students

361

graduate students

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School Facts

Fairmont State University, founded in 1865, is a public university of the arts and sciences. It was founded as a private teacher training school, became state-supported in 1867, and began offering bachelor's degrees in 1943. Programs are offered through the Schools of Business and Economics, Education and Health and Human Performance, Fine Arts, Health Careers, Languages and Literatures, Science and Mathematics, Social Science, and Technology. Its 120-acre campus is located in Fairmont, 75 miles south of Pittsburgh.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 4,358
Established in 1865
Coeducational Coeducational

Social Networks

Scholarships

120-acre campus in Fairmont (population: 18,467), 90 miles from Pittsburgh; branch campus in Clarksburg. Served by bus; major airport serves Pittsburgh; smaller airports serve Bridgeport (20 miles) and Morgantown (20 miles); train serves Connellsville, PA (50 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Fairmont State University
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV
26554

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
28%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
56%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
10%
Top 1/4
33%
Top 1/2
69%
Bottom 1/2
31%
Bottom 1/4
8%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
570
25th
460
75th
540
25th
440
composite english math
75th
22
25th
16
75th
22
25th
16
75th
22
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed online), (counselor must submit the financial need waiver)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,301
Declined 138
Total Received 2,439

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission test scores
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

76%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,478

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,888
Room $5,624
Board $4,574
Additional fees $1,850
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $18,936
Average Financial Aid - $7,478
Total with Avg. Aid $11,458

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 641-5678, extension 2
F: 304 367-4789
financialaid@fairmontstate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

field hockey, rugby, soccer

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, field hockey, rugby, soccer

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, ballroom dancing, baseball, basketball, billiards, corn hole, dodgeball, football, golf, horseshoes, martial arts, outdoor adventure, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), Mountain East Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting. yes
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician. yes
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. yes yes
Architecture. yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. yes
Business Administration and Management, General. yes yes
Chemistry, General. yes
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. yes yes
Commercial and Advertising Art. yes
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General. yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. yes
Education, General. yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. yes yes
English Language and Literature, General. yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General. yes
Forensic Science and Technology. yes
French Language and Literature. yes
General Studies. yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management. yes yes
History, General. yes
Information Science/Studies. yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. yes
Mathematics, General. yes
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. yes yes
Music, General. yes
National Security Policy Studies. yes yes
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) yes yes
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician. yes yes
Political Science and Government, General. yes
Printing Press Operator. yes
Psychology, General. yes
Public Health Education and Promotion. yes
Sociology, General. yes
Spanish Language and Literature. yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Education

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Education
  • Health Professions

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy

4,358

total students

86%

in-state

14%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

92%

3,997
students

Female
58%
2,338

Male
42%
1,659

8%

361
students

Female
71%
255

Male
29%
106

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

3,151
students

Female
57%
1,791

Male
43%
1,360

21%

846
students

Female
65%
547

Male
35%
299

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Hispanic/Latino
86%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

4%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: two weeks prior to start of term

Spring: two weeks prior to start of term

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

72

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 23
Countries most often represented Nepal
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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