Fairmont State University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fairmont, WV

$7,738

Avg in-state tuition

$16,814

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Fairmont State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Fairmont State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Fairmont, West Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,803, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 36 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,738, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,814.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

85% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Recommended

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1110

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-23

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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4k

Students Enrolled

56%

Online Student Enrollment

15:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus

Demographics

White

87%

Black

4%

Two or more races

3%

Hispanic

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Unknown

0%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

3

Total Online Enrollment

2,126

Student Location Breakout

56% 44%

Percent of Programs Online

94% On-campus

6% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Not offered

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's Not offered

Graduate Certificate Not offered

Master's 60% online

Doctorate Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

48%

State Grant Aid

63%

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

48%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,956
State Grant Aid $3,776
Institution Grant Aid $2,503
Pell Grant Aid $4,776

Financial Outlook

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.