Fairmont State University
tuition & fees
$18,372
graduate tuition & fees
$20,860
acceptance rate
99%
Student Population
3,498
online students
820
Number of Programs
55
Financial Aid Amount
$6,647
SAT Scores
965
Graduation Rate
46%
Fairmont State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Fairmont, West Virginia. Fairmont State ranked 3rd in West Virginia Colleges and 18th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 3,498 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Fairmont State's acceptance rate is 98.99% last year (undergraduate school).
Fairmont State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Fairmont State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| 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/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/financial-aid |
| 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/student-services/accessibility |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Fairmont State University is 98.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.00%. The application fees are $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98.99 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 34.00 % |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
Fairmont State's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,454 for West Virginia residents and $18,372 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.01% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,836).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $9,744 for West Virginia residents and $20,860 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.00% compared to the last year's rate.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,454 | $18,372 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,744 | $20,860 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 3,498 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 820 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Fairmont State has 3,197 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 301 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,498 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,197 |
| Graduate Students | 301 |
| Online Enrollment | 820 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Fairmont State offers 55 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 7 out of the 55 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Fairmont State
| Number of programs | 55 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 7 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |