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Fairmont State is located in Fairmont, West Virginia (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Fairmont State is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media and nursing and emergency medicine.
Fairmont State is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Fairmont State had 3,019 enrolled students in 2005.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Fairmont State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Fairmont State Community and Technical College is to enhance the quality of life for people of north-central West Virginia through accessible, affordable, comprehensive, responsive, workforce-related training, and quality higher education opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Fairmont State Community And Technical College
1201 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
General Phone: (304) 367-4692
Admissions Phone: (304) 367-4173
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 367-4213
http://www.fscwv.edu
Fairmont State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 147 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 66 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies, general studies |
| Business And Management | 50 | business and related services |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | civil engineering tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, mechanical drafting, industrial tech, mechanical engineering tech, occupational safety tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 24 | veterinary assistant, medical lab tech, clinical and medical lab science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and police, security and protective services |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | child care management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 18 | mechanic and repair, avionics maintenance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | physical therapist assistant |
| Design | 14 | design and visual communication |
| Media | 14 | graphic communications courses, printing equipment operation |
| Medical Adminstration | 13 | medical records tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 10 | institutional food workers |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 5 | science tech |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Fairmont State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 374 | 28 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 79 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Fairmont State had a total enrollment of 3,019 students (2,145 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 93% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Fairmont State offers campus housing for 1,068 of its 2,145 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Fairmont, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 367-4173
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,278 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,298 |
| Room and board | $ 6,620 |
| Room charge | $ 2,814 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,350 |
Financial Aid:
Fairmont State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 4038500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 367-4213
Fairmont State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $72,096 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $52,952 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $60,456 | 4 | $59,070 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $50,245 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $39,915 | 8 | $40,833 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $38,880 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $42,804 | 21 | $43,640 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fairmont State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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