Fairmont State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4417 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1234 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1159 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #3313 of 3,630 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 3,197
- Graduates
- 301
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 98% and is among the 25% 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 | 98% | 98% | 99% |
| Applicants | 1,926 | 745 | 1,181 |
| Admissions | 1,897 | 731 | 1,166 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 682 | 321 | 361 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 19 | 10 | 9 |
1,639 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
820 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
560 or 80%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 820
or below
75% of them
had 1050
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Fairmont State University are 820-1050 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
426 or 61%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Fairmont State University are 18-23 (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 | 3012 (86%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 163 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 157 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 74 (2%) |
| Asian | 34 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 32 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
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
- $6,547
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,022 | $7,474 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,022 | $7,474 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,638 | $18,054 |
| 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 | $10,604 |
| Room charge | $5,848 |
| Meal charge | $4,756 |
Fairmont State University majors
Fairmont State University has granted 542 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 97 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fairmont State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 147 | 67 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 67 | 16 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 52 | 11 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 57 | ||
| Psychology, General | 51 | ||
| Education, General | 35 | ||
| General Studies | 34 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | 14 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | 6 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 12 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 8 | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 2 | 6 | |
| Printing Press Operator | 8 | ||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | 6 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| National Security Policy Studies | 6 | 1 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | 3 | |
| Surveying Engineering | 4 | ||
| Architecture | 3 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 153 | 542 | 97 |
Fairmont State University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 45% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fairmont State University has published 622 scientific papers with 4,178 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Cartography, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 27 |
| 1992 | 5 | 27 |
| 1993 | 7 | 22 |
| 1994 | 9 | 14 |
| 1995 | 22 | 26 |
| 1996 | 12 | 27 |
| 1997 | 11 | 16 |
| 1998 | 13 | 21 |
| 1999 | 13 | 40 |
| 2000 | 17 | 56 |
| 2001 | 9 | 32 |
| 2002 | 8 | 49 |
| 2003 | 13 | 64 |
| 2004 | 21 | 87 |
| 2005 | 17 | 73 |
| 2006 | 14 | 94 |
| 2007 | 16 | 111 |
| 2008 | 10 | 134 |
| 2009 | 5 | 138 |
| 2010 | 12 | 146 |
| 2011 | 16 | 167 |
| 2012 | 16 | 173 |
| 2013 | 12 | 163 |
| 2014 | 10 | 163 |
| 2015 | 11 | 179 |
| 2016 | 8 | 161 |
| 2017 | 33 | 186 |
| 2018 | 31 | 174 |
| 2019 | 28 | 186 |
| 2020 | 38 | 298 |
| 2021 | 30 | 284 |
| 2022 | 25 | 293 |
| 2023 | 26 | 288 |
Notable alumni
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Drew Hankinson
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Andrew William Hankinson is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Luke Gallows. He is a member of The O.C. stable and a former member of Bullet Club.
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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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Frank Kendall Everest Jr
- Occupations
- military officertest pilot
- Biography
-
Brigadier General Frank Kendall "Pete" Everest Jr. was a U.S. Air Force officer who is best remembered as an aeroengineer and test pilot during the 1950s.
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Roxann Robinson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Roxann L. Robinson is an American politician. A Republican, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2010. She represented the 27th district, in Chesterfield County, in the southern suburbs of Richmond.
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George C. Edwards
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
George Clayton Edwards is an American politician who previously served as a member of the Maryland Senate from District 1.
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Wendell R. Beitzel
- Occupations
- politicianmicrobiologist
- Biography
-
Wendell Roy Beitzel is an American Republican politician from Maryland. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 1A which covers Garrett and Allegany counties, from January 2007 to January 2023.
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Ryan Weld
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ryan William Weld is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate for the 1st district. He previously served in the West Virginia House of Delegates. He was appointed whip in 2017.
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William O. Atkeson
- Occupations
- politicianeditorlawyer
- Biography
-
William Oscar Atkeson was a Republican Representative representing Missouri's 6th congressional district from March 4, 1921 – March 3, 1923.
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Ira E. Robinson
- Years
- 1869-1951 (aged 82)
- Occupations
- politicianjudgelawyer
- Biography
-
Ira Ellsworth Robinson was a politician, judge, and the first chairman of the Federal Radio Commission (1928–32).
General info
| Alternative names | Fairmont State College FSU Fairmont State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 465 |
| 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 |