Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · Town · 2,590 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Fairmont, WV, 26554-2470 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
70 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$20,018
Out-of-state COA
$30,234
Avg net price
$9,032
Room & board
$11,656
In-state tuition
$8,708
Out-of-state tuition
$18,924
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,434
$30–48k
$8,679
$48–75k
$10,505
$75–110k
$11,184
$110k+
$6,945
Admissions
Admit rate
99%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
996
Reading 450–560
Math 360–510
ACT midpoint
20
Composite 17–23
English 16–23
Math 16–21
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
46%
1st-yr retention
67%
Transfer-out rate
19%
Consumer completion
54%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
50%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
23%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,197
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,857
Median debt
$21,000
Monthly loan payment
$223
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$24,345
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,495
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
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:1
Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$41,285
Independent students
22%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
86%
Black
6%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,197
10 years after entry
$46,857
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Institutional
Endowment
$34M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Full-time faculty
92%
Avg faculty salary
$7,101/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,719
Federal loan rate
39%
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