Fairmont State University: Review & Facts

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Fairmont State University is a medium four-year, public school with 3,500 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1865 and is one of the 2 schools located in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are available at Fairmont State University.

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

It is important 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 are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Fairmont State University is relatively low at 63% (way below West Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
The graduation rate at Fairmont State University is low - 37%. Roughly 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Fairmont State University is pretty good: 13:1. Read more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high, $15,700 annually. The additional fees at Fairmont State University beyond tuition are about $2,200; this comes to a total of $17,900 per academic year.

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
98%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,926 applications were submitted and 1,897 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
$5,800
Medium
Fairmont State University offers 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
D
Unsafe
Fairmont State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,100 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, about $5,800 annually.

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 data, Fairmont State University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Fairmont State University Location and Address

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