Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
3,807
Students
9,060
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
65%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Fairmont State University
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
Fairmont, WV 26554
United States
Contact
Mrs. Amie Fazalare
Director of Recruiting
Email: admit@fairmontstate.edu
Phone: 304-367-4892
Fax: 304-367-4789
Director of Recruiting
Email: admit@fairmontstate.edu
Phone: 304-367-4892
Fax: 304-367-4789
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation/production |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Business Teacher Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering Technology |
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| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Engineering Technology |
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| Industrial Technology |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| Occupational Safety And Health Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Family And Consumer Economics Related |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Professions Related |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Avionics Maintenance Technology |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aviation/airway Management |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,943
Applied
1,930
Accepted
3,807
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,707
Females Applied
1,139
Females Accepted
67%
Male Admissions
1,236
Males Applied
791
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.29
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
7,514
In-state
16,324
Out-of-state
Fees
9,004
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
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
70%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
9%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,807
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
9%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2% |
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| Black or African American | 5.07% |
| White or Caucasian | 85.89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.24% |
| Asian | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
| Two or more races | 2.73% |
| Other | 0.76% |
Gender
Male (44.6%)
Female (55.4%)
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 | 21% |
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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 2 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
325
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 173
Part-time - 152
Male - 162
Female - 163