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1201 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554-2470
p. 304-367-4000
w. www.fairmontstate.edu/

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District5401

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Fairmont State University?
1621st for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $5,172 $5,172 $10,904
FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $216 $216 $454
FT Graduate Tuition $5,620 $5,620 $11,996
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $311 $311 $665
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $15,872 $15,872 $21,604
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $6,172 $6,172 $11,904
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $6,172 $6,172 $11,904

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $4,814 $5,024 $4,814 $5,024 $10,160 $10,590
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,200 $1,000
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,262 $6,652
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,500 $2,800
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
Graduate Application Fee$40
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 3,072 (1,396 male / 1,676 female)
Admitted 2,690 (1,198 male / 1,492 female)
Admission rate 88%
First-time Enrollment 771 (392 male / 379 female)
FT Enrollment 756 (386 male / 370 female)
PT Enrollment 15 (6 male / 9 female)
Total Enrollment4,574

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Fairmont State University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Fairmont State University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
NCAA Basketball Conference West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
NCAA Baseball Conference West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
NCAA Track & Field Conference West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf

ACT Test Admission

1030th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 88%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 22
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23

SAT Test Admission

1069th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 21%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 410 / 530
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 540
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 830 / 1070

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,068
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$3,280
Board Fee$3,290

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 17 6 10 2 783 19 837
Accounting 15 2 17
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 6 6
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 14 1 15
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 6 1 9
Business Administration and Management, General 4 1 2 158 4 169
Chemistry, General 3 3
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 19 19
Commercial and Advertising Art 7 7
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 3 4
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5 5
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 1 62 2 67
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5 5
Education, General 1 1 72 2 76
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1 11 12
English Language and Literature, General 7 7
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 2 1 19 1 23
Fine/Studio Arts, General 5 5
Forensic Science and Technology 4 4
French Language and Literature 2 2
General Studies 2 39 2 43
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 5 5
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 12 12
History, General 10 1 11
Human Services, General 2 2
Information Science/Studies 1 12 13
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1 46 47
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 1 18 19
Mathematics, General 7 7
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 8 8
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 116 117
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 7 7
Political Science and Government, General 3 6 9
Printing Press Operator 1 15 2 18
Psychology, General 3 26 29
Social Sciences, Other 3 3
Sociology 2 21 1 24
Spanish Language and Literature
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 1 7 8

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Fairmont State University 1753rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $56,606 ($58,692 male / $54,176 female)
Number of FT Faculty 171 (92 male / 79 female)
Number of PT Faculty 104
FT Faculty Ratio 2 : 1
Total Benefits $2,423,974

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