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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: Thomas L. Krepel, Ph.d.
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 4,574
  • College Alias: Fairmont State
  • College Mascot: Falcons
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Fairmont State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
Fairmont State University Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • 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 Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,3961,6763,072
Number Granted Admission (%)1,198 (86%)1,492 (89%)2,690 (88%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)392 (33%)379 (25%)771 (29%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam15921%
ACT ® Exam66588%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410530
SAT ® Math420540
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1722
ACT ® Math1823
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving59%38%54%27%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,836$3,675$3,308$1,577
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.1%9.9%9.9%
Number in Default127191175
Number in Repayment1,7741,9141,760
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,172$5,024$4,814
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,172$5,024$4,814
Out of State Tuition and Fees$10,904$10,590$10,160
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,900$6,652$6,262
Other Expenses$2,800$2,800$2,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$15,872$15,476$14,776
In-State$15,872$15,476$14,776
Out of State$21,604$21,042$20,122
Off Campus
In-District$6,172$6,024$6,014
In-State$6,172$6,024$6,014
Out of State$11,904$11,590$11,360
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,172$6,024$6,014
In-State$6,172$6,024$6,014
Out of State$11,904$11,590$11,360
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-9-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-17-
Business Administration Degree-14722
 
Communication Technology
Printing Press Operator Degree-18-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-4-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-5-
Information Science Studies Degree-13-
 
Education
Education Degree-76-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree--8
Middle School Education Degree--47
 
Engineering Technology
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Technology Degree-6-
Architectural Engineering Technology Degree213-
Civil Engineering Technology Degree-19-
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree57-
Mechanical Technology Technician Degree17-
Occupational Safety and Health Technology Degree-7-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-7-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences Degree-23-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree-2-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree---
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Health Care Administration Degree-12-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree-5-
Nursing Degree9918-
 
History
History Degree-11-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree-43-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-7-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-3-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-29-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services Degree--2
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree-19-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree-616
Forensic Science Degree-4-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree-9-
Social Sciences, Other Degree-3-
Sociology Degree-24-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art Degree-7-
Drama Degree-5-
Fine Studio Arts Degree-5-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,574
    • Undergraduate: 4,242 Graduate: 332
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,996 Female: 2,578
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,884 Female: 2,358
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 112 Female: 220
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,770 Part-Time: 804
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,652 Part-Time: 590
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 118 Part-Time: 214
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien410.9%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown230.5%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1880.2%
Ages 18-191,15225%
Ages 20-211,04823%
Ages 22-2490120%
Ages 25-2957012%
Ages 30-343287%
Ages 35-392095%
Ages 40-492586%
Ages 50-65962%
Age Over 6520.04%
Age Unknown20.04%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees582417165
Faculty Status282178104
Tenured Faculty93885
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service274171103
Primarily Instruction274171103
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial57552
Other Professionals948311
Technical and/or Paraprofessional15710849
Clerical And Secretarial483513
Skilled Crafts66-
Service and/or Maintenance503218
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,923 (149)$59,154 (79)$54,404 (70)
Professor$69,453 (45)$69,074 (29)$70,140 (16)
Associate Professor$56,956 (36)$57,747 (17)$56,249 (19)
Assistant Professor$49,547 (59)$53,411 (26)$46,503 (33)
Instructor$42,484 (9)$42,809 (7)$41,346 (2)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,560 (22)$68,302 (13)$64,044 (9)
Professor$103,504 (6)$105,582 (4)$99,348 (2)
Associate Professor$89,856 (2)- (-)$89,856 (2)
Assistant Professor$50,886 (8)$50,292 (6)$52,668 (2)
Instructor$42,749 (6)$54,616 (3)$30,883 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,606 (171)$58,692 (92)$54,176 (79)
Professor$71,245 (51)$71,172 (33)$71,379 (18)
Associate Professor$57,828 (38)$57,747 (17)$57,894 (21)
Assistant Professor$48,603 (67)$51,112 (32)$46,308 (35)
Instructor$39,481 (15)$43,372 (10)$31,699 (5)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,068,273$692,180$376,093
Ratio (%)100%65%35%
 
Participants
All Athletes29821484
Unduplicated Athletes29621383
Baseball4343-
Basketball321715
Football112112-
Golf18126
Softball24-24
Swimming20128
Tennis231211
Track and Field, X-Country1165
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$12,342$12,589
Assistant Coaches-$8,889$6,507
 
Coaches
All Coaches392514
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Football1313-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1212-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students37%
 
By Gender
Male37%
Female37%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
Unknown25%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less13%
5 Years30%
6 Years36%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related11
Drug Related124
Liquor Related32
On Campus
Weapons Related11
Drug Related124
Liquor Related122
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault43
Burglary1913
Arson1-
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault105
Burglary2815
Arson1-
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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