West Virginia

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, West Virginia

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1865Distant townSEVP certified
Fairmont State University campus
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About

Fairmont State University is a public university in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$13,064
Estimated total for international students
US$24,875
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$8,708
Total cost for in-state students
US$20,519
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
2,590
Graduate students
217
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
14 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
99%
SAT
Reading and writing 450–560 · Maths 360–510
ACT
17–23

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$49,370

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (53)

Bachelor's degrees35 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAir TransportationArchitectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGraphic CommunicationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMusicPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSurveying Engineering
Master's degrees8 subjects
Architectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEngineering-Related FieldsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's degrees6 subjects
Architectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansCivil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Undergraduate certificates1 subject
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Graduate certificates3 subjects
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth and Medical Administrative Services

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.