Overview

Fairmont State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Fairmont, WV, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV  26554
United States

Contact Mrs. Amie Fazalare
Director of Recruiting
Email: admit@fairmontstate.edu
Phone: 304-367-4892
Fax: 304-367-4789

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic And Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Printing Press Operator
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautical/aerospace Engineering Technology/technician
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Industrial Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Consumer Economics And Related Services, Other
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/health Care Administration/management
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Avionics Maintenance Technology/technician
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
National Security Policy Studies
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Commercial And Advertising Art
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,630

Applied

1,856

Accepted

3,298

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,518

Females Applied

1,099

Females Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,112

Males Applied

757

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.36

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2
Other requirements:	Immunization record (Require for some: College transcripts)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Math	515	470	560
ACT Composite	21	18	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,454

In-state

18,372

Out-of-state

8,454

In-district

Fees

9,326

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

9,060

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,509

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,249

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,594

Avg. Loan Aid

7,995

Avg. Grant Aid

6,629

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,298

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

9%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.09%
Black or African American	4.31%
White or Caucasian	87.69%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	0.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	2.73%
Other	0.64%

Gender

Male (41.06%)

Female (58.94%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	28%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Student Leadership Conference and Alcohol Awareness Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Alpha Phi Omega, Circle K, Society for Non-traditional Students, Criminal Justice Club and Honors Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 2	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No