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Fairmont State University is a public university located in Fairmont, West Virginia. It was established in 1865 as the West Virginia Normal School. After a few name and status changes, it was finally named Fairmont State University on April 7, 2004. The university enrolls more than 7,000 students. FSU offers more than 80 baccalaureate and 45 associates degrees and several masters degrees. FSU is organized into the following academic divisions:
Fairmont State University's athletic teams are nicknamed the Falcons. They participate in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in the NCAA Division II.
Fairmont State is in Fairmont, WV. 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 550 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 530 in 2007.
The most successful professors at Fairmont State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,464 students study at the school (in 2007).
Students at Fairmont State can take advantage of the school's meal plans. 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
http://www.fscwv.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 181 | education, middle school teaching, teacher education |
| Business And Management | 159 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 80 | general studies, sociology, English, history, political science, Spanish language, social studies, French language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 80 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 68 | civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, occupational safety tech, aerospace engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 60 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 50 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | information science, computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | exercise science |
| Media | 15 | printing press operation, communication studies |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | family and consumer science |
| Medical Administration | 6 | health care administration |
| Medicine | 6 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Fairmont State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 663 | 35 |
| Associate's degree | 73 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 48 | 4 |
In 2007, Fairmont State had a total enrollment of 4,464 students (3,936 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 93% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Fairmont State offers campus housing for 1,058 of its 3,936 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,504 | 1,395 | 56% | 649 | 47% |
| Men | 1,069 | 581 | 54% | 301 | 52% |
| Women | 1,435 | 814 | 57% | 348 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,814 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,160 |
| Room and board | $ 6,262 |
| Room charge | $ 3,130 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,132 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Fairmont State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381200)
Fairmont State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 46 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $92,314 | 4 | $79,860 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $52,865 | 5 | $48,567 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $49,379 | 7 | $32,122 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $65,885 | 18 | $53,432 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $67,044 | 15 | $68,092 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $57,288 | 20 | $55,022 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $49,319 | 53 | $45,726 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $46,360 | 9 | $40,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 99 | $56,336 | 97 | $50,616 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 138 | 70 | 208 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Track | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 48 | 64 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr 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
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Printing Press Operator
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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