$7,296
$15,186
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details64%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,227 |
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| Declined | + 1,204 |
| Total Received | 3,431 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Marshall University | Huntington, WV |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
| Bethany College | Bethany, WV |
| West Liberty University | West Liberty, WV |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Concord University | Athens, WV |
| SAT | 5211 |
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| ACT | 4520 |
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.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 4,049 |
| Established in | 1865 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
120-acre campus in Fairmont (population: 18,622), 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.
Fairmont State University
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
| Application fee | $25
counselor must submit the financial need waiver |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
March 1 (priority deadline) August 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
64%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,227 |
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| Declined | + 1,204 |
| Total Received | 3,431 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Amie M. Fazalare
Director of Recruitment & Admissions
P: 800 641-5678, extension 2
F: 304 367-4789
admit@fairmontstate.edu
| Tuition | $5,526 |
| Room | $5,300 |
| Board | $3,884 |
| Additional fees | $1,770 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $17,480 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $8,761 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $8,719 |
70%
$8,761
Need-based
| Federal | $6,942,151 |
| State | $5,681,028 |
| Institutional | $1,122,325 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $13,745,504 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $24,000 |
| Institutional | $459,811 |
| Other external | $570,888 |
| Total | $1,054,699 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
64%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Recommended of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 23 |
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| 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 |
Corey Hunt
Senior Admissions & Recruitment Counselor
304 367-4729
corey.hunt@fairmontstate.edu
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