Fairmont State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4494 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1244 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1168 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #3703 of 3,929 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 3,060
- Graduates
- 247
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- fairmontstate.edu
Fairmont State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Fairmont State University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 1,979 | 757 | 1,221 |
| Admissions | 1,964 | 749 | 1,214 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 645 | 289 | 356 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 28 | 7 | 21 |
1,563 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
670 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
503 or 75%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 830
or below
75% of them
had 1040
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Fairmont State University are 830-1040 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
246 or 37%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Fairmont State University are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2920 (88%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 150 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 131 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 37 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 25 (0.8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (0.5%) |
| Asian | 14 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,034
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,468 | $7,758 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,468 | $7,758 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,174 | $18,662 |
| Fee in-district | $1,986 | $1,986 |
| Fee in-state | $1,986 | $1,986 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,198 | $2,198 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,050 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,486 |
| Room charge | $6,272 |
| Meal charge | $5,214 |
Fairmont State University majors
Fairmont State University has granted 515 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 104 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fairmont State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 140 | 38 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 55 | 19 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 45 | 6 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 46 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 43 | ||
| Education, General | 39 | ||
| National Security Policy Studies | 28 | 9 | |
| General Studies | 35 | ||
| Psychology, General | 32 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | 12 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 13 | 5 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 3 | 15 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 11 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 8 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 6 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | 4 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Surveying Engineering | 4 | ||
| Printing Press Operator | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 145 | 515 | 104 |
Fairmont State University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 42% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fairmont State University has published 700 scientific papers with 5,753 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Geography and Cartography, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 34 |
| 1993 | 8 | 25 |
| 1994 | 9 | 19 |
| 1995 | 12 | 34 |
| 1996 | 8 | 29 |
| 1997 | 8 | 19 |
| 1998 | 13 | 30 |
| 1999 | 13 | 51 |
| 2000 | 18 | 68 |
| 2001 | 9 | 36 |
| 2002 | 9 | 59 |
| 2003 | 13 | 85 |
| 2004 | 24 | 108 |
| 2005 | 20 | 104 |
| 2006 | 13 | 121 |
| 2007 | 20 | 137 |
| 2008 | 10 | 180 |
| 2009 | 6 | 192 |
| 2010 | 13 | 168 |
| 2011 | 16 | 223 |
| 2012 | 19 | 196 |
| 2013 | 13 | 209 |
| 2014 | 10 | 226 |
| 2015 | 13 | 226 |
| 2016 | 22 | 212 |
| 2017 | 41 | 241 |
| 2018 | 26 | 190 |
| 2019 | 29 | 242 |
| 2020 | 44 | 400 |
| 2021 | 31 | 422 |
| 2022 | 30 | 370 |
| 2023 | 32 | 394 |
| 2024 | 26 | 382 |
Fairmont State University alumni
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Drew Hankinson
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Andrew William Hankinson is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Luke Gallows.
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Perry Baker
- Occupations
- rugby union playerAmerican football playerrugby sevens player
- Biography
-
Perry Baker is an American former rugby union player who played for the United States national rugby sevens team. He is a two-time World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year. At the time of his retirement, with 293 tries Baker ranked first among Americans and second among all international players in tries scored. He also ranked 7th on the all-time point-scoring list with 1,467.
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Bill Stewart
- Occupations
- coach
- Biography
-
William L. Stewart, nicknamed "Stew", was an American football coach. He was named interim head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers after Rich Rodriguez left for Michigan in December 2007. After leading the Mountaineers to a 48–28 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in the Fiesta Bowl, he was named the school's 32nd head football coach on January 3, 2008. Stewart resigned in the summer of 2011. He was previously the head coach of Virginia Military Institute for three seasons.
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Chandler Zavala
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Chandler Zavala is an American professional football guard for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fairmont State and NC State.
General info
| Alternative names | Fairmont State College FSU Fairmont State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 464 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1201 Locust Ave Fairmont, West Virginia, 26554-2470 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 3043674000 |