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Fairmont State is in Fairmont, West Virginia. Fairmont is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Fairmont State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching, engineering technician, and security and law enforcement.
Not all applicants to Fairmont State are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 520 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Fairmont State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,740 students study at the school (in 2005).
Students participate in West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Fairmont State University
1201 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554-2470
General Phone: (304) 367-4000
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] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 160 | education, physical education teaching, middle school teaching |
| Business And Management | 157 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 76 | general studies, sociology, history, English, political science, Spanish language, French language, interdisciplinary studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 62 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Engineering Technician | 55 | civil engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, occupational safety tech, aerospace engineering tech, industrial tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 40 | psychology |
| Media | 14 | printing press operation, communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 13 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | family and consumer science |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | health care administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 4 | health professions |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Fairmont State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 625 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Fairmont State had a total enrollment of 4,740 students (4,223 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 93% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 77 % |
Fairmont State offers campus housing for 1,086 of its 4,223 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,519 | 1,134 | 75% | 634 | 56% |
| Men | 702 | 526 | 75% | 301 | 57% |
| Women | 817 | 608 | 74% | 333 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 18% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 367-4173
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,218 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,808 |
| Room and board | $ 6,620 |
| Room charge | $ 2,814 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Fairmont State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381200)
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 | 4 | $80,504 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $45,598 | 5 | $53,702 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $50,840 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $58,544 | 8 | $62,160 |
*: 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 | 27 | $58,752 | 11 | $57,340 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $52,264 | 7 | $50,895 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $44,131 | 28 | $44,276 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $43,688 | 5 | $39,191 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $50,620 | 51 | $47,504 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 110 | 57 | 167 |
| Football | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 38 | 49 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Printing Press Operator
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fairmont State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
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 Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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