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Fairmont State University (Fairmont State)
- 1201 Locust Ave
- Fairmont, WV 26554
- OPEID College Code: 00381200
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- General Phone: (304) 367-4000
- President: Daniel J Bradley, Ph.d.
- Website: www.fscwv.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 4,464
- College Alias: Fairmont State
- College Mascot: Falcons
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,069 | 1,435 | 2,504 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 581 (54%) | 814 (57%) | 1,395 (56%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 301 (52%) | 348 (43%) | 649 (47%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 35 | 5% |
| ACT ® Exam | 610 | 94% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 37% | 27% | 14% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,582 | $2,927 | $3,994 | $1,156 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.9% | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| Number in Default | 175 | 113 | 68 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,760 | 1,436 | 1,118 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,814 | $4,522 | $4,218 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,160 | $9,456 | $8,808 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,262 | $5,982 | $6,620 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,776 | $14,204 | $14,238 |
| Out of State | $20,122 | $19,138 | $18,828 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,014 | $5,722 | $5,418 |
| Out of State | $11,360 | $10,656 | $10,008 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,014 | $5,722 | $5,418 |
| Out of State | $11,360 | $10,656 | $10,008 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,464 Undergraduate: 4,087 Graduate: 377
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,953 Female: 2,511
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,833 Female: 2,254
- Graduate Gender Male: 120 Female: 257
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,595 Part-Time: 869
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,461 Part-Time: 626
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 134 Part-Time: 243
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 14 | 0.3% |
| Black | 140 | 3% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 0.7% |
| White | 4,182 | 94% |
| Unknown | 53 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 32 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,039 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,025 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 968 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 568 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 292 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 195 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 233 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 104 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 790 | 498 | 292 |
| Faculty Status | 507 | 242 | 265 |
| Tenured Faculty | 94 | 94 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 501 | 236 | 265 |
| Primarily Instruction | 501 | 236 | 265 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 44 | 44 | - |
| Other Professionals | 101 | 96 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 144 | 122 | 22 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 50 | 46 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 44 | 33 | 11 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,505 (196) | $56,336 (99) | $50,616 (97) |
| Professor | $67,371 (48) | $67,044 (33) | $68,092 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $56,029 (36) | $57,288 (16) | $55,022 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,356 (97) | $49,319 (44) | $45,726 (53) |
| Instructor | $42,844 (15) | $46,360 (6) | $40,500 (9) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,281 (40) | $65,885 (22) | $53,432 (18) |
| Professor | $87,785 (11) | $92,314 (7) | $79,860 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $87,400 (3) | $87,552 (1) | $87,324 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,074 (12) | $52,865 (7) | $48,567 (5) |
| Instructor | $40,750 (14) | $49,379 (7) | $32,122 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,796 (236) | $55,894 (121) | $49,537 (115) |
| Professor | $68,202 (59) | $68,529 (40) | $67,513 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $57,220 (39) | $58,132 (17) | $56,516 (22) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,743 (109) | $48,486 (51) | $45,210 (58) |
| Instructor | $38,257 (29) | $43,152 (13) | $34,280 (16) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $864,681 | $576,399 | $288,282 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 67% | 33% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 291 | 201 | 90 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 291 | 201 | 90 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 39 | 18 | 21 |
| Football | 102 | 102 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Swimming | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Tennis | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Cross Country | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $16,207 | $15,424 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,876 | $5,424 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 46% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 43% |
| Unknown | 59% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 11% |
| 5 Years | 26% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 4 | - |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 4 | - |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 2 |
| Burglary | 15 | 19 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 13 | 18 |
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