Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,908
Graduate Enrollment: 289
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 98.75%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 60.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 28.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 88.3%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 1.4%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 1.4%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $17,689
In-State tuition: $7,892Out-of-State tuition: $17,150
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,022 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,022 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $62,097 (2017)
Median Family Income: $41,285 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 48.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $223 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,697 |
| $30k-48k | $9,494 |
| $48k-75k | $12,329 |
| $75k-110k | $15,789 |
| $110k+ | $16,106 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 28%6-year graduation rate: 45%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,568 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 53.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 58.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 62.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 32.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 34.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,673 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,830 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 44 | $22,760 | $196 | $37,062 ($3,089) | $41,084 ($3,424) |
| Master's Degree | Architecture. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 10 | $25,729 ($2,144) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 11 | $24,500 | $188 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 10 | $35,259 ($2,938) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 28 | $24,250 | $200 | $38,113 ($3,176) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 33 | $25,878 | $203 | $34,503 ($2,875) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 10 | $32,088 ($2,674) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 24 | $40,949 ($3,412) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 101 | $31,000 | $216 | $61,052 ($5,088) | $64,254 ($5,355) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 57 | $33,625 | $257 | $69,822 ($5,819) | $70,701 ($5,892) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 95 | $26,000 | $228 | $33,810 ($2,818) | $44,769 ($3,731) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 11 | $269 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 16 | $55,226 ($4,602) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 17 | $36,973 ($3,081) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 51 | $356 | $43,421 ($3,618) | $46,708 ($3,892) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 20 | $52,635 ($4,386) | $70,327 ($5,861) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | 13 | $26,307 | $271 | $89,136 ($7,428) | |
| Associate's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 26 | $25,000 | $204 | $54,408 ($4,534) | $70,880 ($5,907) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 44 | $30,939 | $244 | $34,424 ($2,869) | $42,940 ($3,578) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 42 | $22,000 | $193 | $27,891 ($2,324) | $45,731 ($3,811) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 49 | $26,000 | $238 | $23,958 ($1,997) | $36,992 ($3,083) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 64 | $25,557 | $225 | $32,102 ($2,675) | $43,086 ($3,591) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 15 | $203 | $42,866 ($3,572) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $58,806Full time faculty: 91%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $24,177,733 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $31,741,589 (2022)