Fairmont State University
tuition & fees
$17,150
graduate tuition & fees
$17,150
acceptance rate
94%
Student Population
3,848
online students
570
Number of Programs
47
Financial Aid Amount
$7,478
SAT Scores
1,005
Graduation Rate
35%
About Fairmont State University
Fairmont State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Fairmont, West Virginia. Fairmont State University ranked 8th in West Virginia Colleges and 75th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 3,848 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. The acceptance rate at Fairmont State University is 94.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Fairmont State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554-2470 |
| Phone | 304-367-4000 |
| WEB | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/admit/ |
| Online Application | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://fairmontstate.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/studentservices/veteran-services |
| Athletic | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/studentservices/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/studentservices/disability-services/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Fairmont State University is 94.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.00%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 34.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
The 2022 tuition & fees at Fairmont State University is $7,892 for West Virginia residents and $17,150 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $7,892 for West Virginia residents and $17,150 for out-of-students.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $7,892 | $17,150 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,892 | $17,150 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 3,848 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 570 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Fairmont State has 3,573 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 275 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,848 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,573 |
| Graduate Students | 275 |
| Online Enrollment | 570 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 47 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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