Fairmont State University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$7,738
Avg in-state tuition
$16,814
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Fairmont State University
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.
$7,738
Avg in-state tuition
$16,814
Avg out-of-state tuition
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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.
Retention Rate Insight
62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
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
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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Number of Students Enrolled
56%
Online Student Enrollment
15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
Percent of Programs Online
94% On-campus
6% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
48%
State Grant Aid
63%
Institution Grant Aid
78%
Pell Grant
48%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?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.