School Description

Provided by Fairmont State University

Fairmont State is

• An institution offering an enormous range of associate and baccalaureate degree programs – 90 baccalaureate and 50 associate degrees.

• An institution that emphasizes teaching; faculty are hired for their teaching ability and their commitment to help students succeed.

• Located in Fairmont, West Virginia, the county seat of Marion County with a population of 20,000. We boast cool architecture, safe streets, fascinating history along with proximity to incredible wilderness, great for whitewater rafting, rock climbing, skiing and hiking.

• Two schools in one. Earn an associate degree through Pierpont Community & Technical College, then move on to your bachelor's degree at Fairmont State University.

• All about helping you find a solid career path. Through outstanding teaching, internships, research and travel experiences, we help you prepare for the real world. More than 87 percent of our graduates find jobs within one year.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Nickname:
Pierpont Community and Technical College

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
71%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 7,298
Students Receiving Aid:
89%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 71%
Part-Time 29%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 91%
Other 4%
African-American 4%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 92%
Out-of-State 8%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
West Virginia 92%
Virginia 1%
Pennsylvania 1%
Ohio 0%
Maryland 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 3,278 $ 7,298  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,747 83%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,071 29%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 644 12%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,157 66%  
Any Aid:
  89%  

Degree Programs at Fairmont State University

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Fairmont State University

Career Education Majors

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