Fairmont State University
1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Fairmont State University
About this school
Fairmont State, founded in 1865, is a public college of the arts and sciences. It was founded as a private teacher training school, became state-supported in 1867, and began offering bachelor's degrees in 1943. Programs are offered through the Schools of Business and Economics, Education and Health and Human Performance, Fine Arts, Health Careers, Languages and Literatures, Science and Mathematics, Social Science, and Technology. Its 89-acre campus is located in Fairmont, 75 miles south of Pittsburgh.
- www.fairmontstate.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
234
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:3,807
- Men:1,698 (44.6%)
- Women:2,109 (55.4%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Fairmont State University is minimally difficult: most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 8 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1201 Locust Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Fairmont, WV 26554 |
Phone | (304) 367-4892 |
Fax | (304) 367-4789 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 66% of 2,943 applicants were admitted |
Women | 67% of 1,707 applicants were admitted |
Men | 64% of 1,236 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,165 (60%) of 1,930 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 631 (55%) of 1,139 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 534 (68%) of 791 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.29 |
375 And Above | 26% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 18% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 16% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 13% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 18% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 8% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |18-23 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 1% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 21% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 60% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 18% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $9,066|Out-of-state: $17,168
- Room & Board: - $9,184 (75.37754432042023%)
- Other Expences: - $1,000 (8.207485226526591%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,000 (16.414970453053183%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Fairmont State University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003812 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 764 (96.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 565 (74.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 558 (98.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 71 (12.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 73% |
Average Award | $9,509 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 503 (90.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,362 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 341 (61.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,013 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 211 (37.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 109 (13.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,603 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,912 (89.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,279 (78.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,236 (98.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 198 (8.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 70% |
Average Award | $9,060 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,934 (86.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,629 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,515 (67.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,672 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 649 (29.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 294 (9.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,995 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 67% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $25,291 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
173
Part-Time Faculty
152
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
33%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 27% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 29% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 28% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 8% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 5% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 4% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 17% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 62% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1350 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Fairmont State University provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
64.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
16.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
26.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
29.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (42)
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Technology, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- History, General
- Human Services, General
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Music Teacher Education
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering technologies, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education
Master's Programs of Study (9)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Distance Education Development
- Education--General
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Health Promotion
- Reading Education
- Special Education
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
18,815
Nearest Metropolitan Area
120 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | 16.2 average low in January, 77.6 average high in September |
Rain | 153 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 90 mile(s) from campus in Pittsburgh, Pa. |
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Fairmont |
Nearest Train Station | 50 mile(s) from campus in Connellsville, Pa. |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
21% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
79%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Falcon |
School Colors | Maroon and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Fairmont State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, alpha phi omega, circle k, society for non-traditional students, criminal justice club, honors association
Sororities
2% of women participate
Fraternities
2% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
3,259
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
3,807
Women
2,109
Men
1,698
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.5% Asian
- 5.2% Black/African-American
- 2.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 88.3% White
- 0.8% Unknown
International Students
2.7% from 35 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
234