Fairmont State University
Public, 4-year
1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554-2470
Quick Facts
2,690
Total Enrollment
99%
Acceptance Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
$41,197
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,454
In-State Tuition
$9,055
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
993
Avg SAT Score
About Fairmont State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1201 Locust Ave |
| City | Fairmont, WV |
| ZIP Code | 26554-2470 |
| County | Marion County |
President/Chief Administrator: Dianna G. Phillips, Ph.D. (Interim President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,690 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 56% |
| Male | 44% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black | 5.0% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 4.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.3% |
| Unknown | 0.5% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 12.8% |
| Part-Time Students | 13.2% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 450 | 510 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 455 | 480 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$8,454
In-State Tuition
$18,372
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,091
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,055
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 33% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 41% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 33% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $21,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $12,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,495 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 45% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,019 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,713 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,166 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $10,588 |
| $110,001+ | $9,661 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$41,197
6 Years After
$42,893
8 Years After
$46,857
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $25,613 | 75th percentile: $60,555
Earnings by Family Income Background
$37,328
Low Income
$41,833
Middle Income
$45,501
High Income
Student Outcomes
64%
Full-Time Retention
20%
Part-Time Retention
48%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,049
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,253
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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