Overview
Founded in 1865, Fairmont State University is a public institution based in Fairmont, Virginia. It is a “selective” university and operates the satellite Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center where aviation technology programs are offered. Noted areas of study include National Security and Intelligence, nursing, and aerospace engineering technician. The campus is home to the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center and offers a minor in folklore studies.
Acceptance Rate:
98%
Average Net Price:
$10,161
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1035
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,454 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,372 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,547
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,586
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,234
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
64%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3717
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,586
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$14,284,063
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$686,998
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
95%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,775
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,399
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$217
Students receiving federal loans
95%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,103
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,695
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1926
Students Applied
65%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
268
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
61%
Submitting ACT
80%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1035
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,498
Total Number of Undergrads
3,197
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
36%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
38
Faculty Overview
0
100
39%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
35
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
41%
Student Organizations
80
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
28%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
28%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Fighting Falcon
School Colors
maroon and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain East Conference
Total Male Athletes
193
Total Female Athletes
145
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Acrobatics
Fairmont State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,400
Top 5 Cities
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Washington
Charleston
Parkersburg
Top 5 Employers
Fairmont State University
WVU Medicine
West Virginia University
Mylan
WVU Hospitals - Ruby Memorial Hospital
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,399
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$217
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingFSU is a pretty small sized school; which I love! The professors at FSU are very helpful with managing your time if you let them be. Overall, I think FSU is a great school.
Sommar from Wana, WV
I really like the school. I'm disabled student however, my professors works with me hand and hand along with disability services. Everyone sees that I'm trying and helps me, that works with with my disability.
Dlaine from Fairmont, WV
A small community within a small community. You have a lot of opportunities to experience different cultures and different activities in general. An overall great place.
Savannah
FSU is a great place to learn, grow, and challenge yourself. Though a small university it has a lot of options for its students to develop.
Kay from Fairmont, WV
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