Fairmont State University: Review & Facts

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Fairmont State University is a medium four-year, public school with 3,850 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1865 and is one of the 2 schools located in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
38
Fair
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are available at Fairmont State University.

Fairmont State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 38 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, Education, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
Fairmont State University student retention rate is relatively low at 69% (close to West Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Fairmont State University is low - 36%. Around 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Fairmont State University is pretty decent, 15:1. Find out more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$16,900
High
Average tuition pricing is slightly high, about $14,800 a year. The additional fees at Fairmont State University (not included in tuition costs) are about $2,100, which totals $16,900 annually.

Read the details about Fairmont State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
According to recent data, 2,439 applications were submitted and 2,301 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

Fairmont State University will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Fairmont State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,600
Medium
Fairmont State University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fairmont State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Fairmont State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $5,600 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Fairmont State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Fairmont State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Fairmont State University Location and Maps



Post Address: Fairmont State University, 1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554-2470, USA
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