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Pierpont Community and Technical College was founded in 1974 and named in honor of Francis Pierpont, a native of Fairmont. This college, originally a part of Fairmont State University, was known as Fairmont State Community and Technical College. Although Pierpont Community and Technical College continues to share the campus and services of Fairmont State University, both institutions have separated. Pierpont Community and Technical College provides associate's degrees and certificates through the following schools operating under it:
Pierpont Community and Technical College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Students clubs and organizations of the college include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Baptist Campus Ministry, the College Republicans, and Students in Free Enterprise.
The campus of Fairmont State is in Fairmont, WV, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Fairmont State include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media.
Its open admissions system makes Fairmont State an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,878 students enrolled (1,836 full-time equivalent).
Fairmont State has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Pierpont 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.
Pierpont Community And Technical College
1201 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
General Phone: (304) 367-4692
http://www.pierpont.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 99 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 78 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 55 | veterinary assistant, respiratory therapy assistant, medical lab tech, clinical and medical lab science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and police, security and protective services |
| Media | 25 | graphic communications courses |
| Family and Social Work | 24 | child care management |
| Business and Management | 18 | business and related services, hospitality marketing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | physical therapist assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 14 | institutional food workers |
| Mechanics and Repair | 13 | avionics maintenance, mechanic and repair |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 10 | science tech |
| Design | 10 | design and visual communication |
| Medical Administration | 10 | medical records tech |
| Office and Administration | 7 | business support services |
| Education and Teaching | 7 | teacher aide |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | mechanical drafting |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Fairmont State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 311 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 108 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Fairmont State had a total enrollment of 2,878 students (1,836 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 89% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Fairmont State offers campus housing for 1,068 of its 1,836 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,532 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,432 |
| Room and board | $ 6,652 |
| Room charge | $ 3,280 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Fairmont State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 4038500)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
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
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
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 11% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in design (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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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