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Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WVPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 99% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Fairmont State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Fairmont, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 99%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
99% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading450 - 560
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math360 - 510
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 23
1typical 50% range36
99%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences29% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,071
Earnings 5yr: $85,013
Debt: $33,625
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,343
Earnings 5yr: $72,166
Debt: $31,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,569
Earnings 5yr: $81,681
Debt: $25,000
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,102
Earnings 5yr: $76,954
Debt: N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,806
Earnings 5yr: $99,003
Debt: $26,307
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,751
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,250
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,302
Earnings 5yr: $56,376
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,021
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,376
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,280
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,360
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,878
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,968
Earnings 5yr: $51,130
Debt: $26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,914
Earnings 5yr: $52,431
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,343
Earnings 5yr: $44,626
Debt: $30,939
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,055
Earnings 5yr: $50,877
Debt: $25,557
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,858
Earnings 5yr: $46,014
Debt: $22,000
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,625
Earnings 5yr: $46,061
Debt: $22,760
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,235
Earnings 5yr: $39,548
Debt: $26,000
Graphic Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,784
Earnings 5yr: $27,511
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $28,802
Earnings 5yr: $36,487
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$9,032
In-State Tuition$8,708
Out-of-State Tuition$18,924
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
45%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$41,197
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$46,857
Completion Signals
44%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$53,918
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