School Description
Provided by Pierpont Community and Technical College-FairmontPierpont Community & Technical College, located in Fairmont, WV, is a comprehensive community college serving thirteen counties in north central West Virginia. Sharing a 120-acre main campus with its partner institution Fairmont State University, Pierpont offers students the responsiveness of a community college with the amenities of a university. With an enrollment of more than 2,600 students, Pierpont offers more than 50 associate degree programs, skill sets and certificates, as well as a variety of courses at more than 15 sites throughout our region. Through its Center for Workforce Education, Pierpont provides workforce training and community educational opportunities. Pierpont's Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center offers programs in flight and aviation maintenance.
The mission of Pierpont Community & Technical College is to provide opportunities for learning, training, and further education that enrich the lives of individuals and promote the economic growth of our service region and state.
The great thing about getting involved on campus is—you run the show. We empower students to take charge of what happens here so you learn what works, what doesn't and how you can make things better. That pretty much sums up what life is all about.
We have more than 80 student organizations ranging from Student Government, professional and honorary organizations to fraternities, sororities, music groups, religious clubs and arts organizations. About 50 percent of our students participate in Intramurals — we offer 24 sports such as flag football, softball, horseshoes and backgammon. See what we've got to offer. And if you don't find what you're looking for? Start your own program. We love it when that happens.
FSU and Pierpont share a main campus in Fairmont, West Virginia, a friendly city of 20,000. The campus is home to the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center. FSU features a branch campus in Clarksburg, which is called the Gaston Caperton Center. Pierpont offers classes in 15 sites in North Central West Virginia, including our Braxton County Center in Flatwoods. Through its Center for Workforce Education in downtown Fairmont, Pierpont provides workforce training and community education for its 13-county region. Pierpont's Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center in Bridgeport offers programs in flight and aviation maintenance.
Pierpont Community and Technical College-Fairmont
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaFairmont State University is a public university located in Fairmont, West Virginia (population 19,097). Fairmont State was founded in 1865 as West Virginia Normal School at Fairmont and was dedicated to educating teachers. It was purchased by the state and became Fairmont State Normal School in 1867. It was renamed Fairmont State Teachers College in 1931 and Fairmont State College in 1943.
In 1974, a community college component was founded. This became independently accredited as the Fairmont State Community and Technical College in 2003 and was merged into the university in 2006 and was renamed Pierpont Community & Technical College. On April 7, 2004, Governor Bob Wise signed legislation allowing Fairmont State College to change its name to Fairmont State University.
Enrollment of the university is about 7,700. FSU offers masters degrees in business, education, teaching, criminal justice and nursing in addition to 90 baccalaureate and 50 associate degrees. FSU has added a major in Intelligence Research & Analysis within the past few years. This major has been gaining recognition for FSU and attracting the attention of the Intelligence Community. The Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center located in nearby Bridgeport, West Virginia, offers multiple programs in aviation.
Fairmont State's athletic teams, known as the Falcons, compete in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in NCAA Division II.
Honor Societies
- Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice)
- Alpha Psi Omega (Dramatics) founded at the college in 1925 by professor Paul F. Opp.
- Beta Beta Beta (Biology)
- Delta Sigma Rho (Forensics)
- Epsilon Pi Tau (Technology
- Family & Consumer Science Honor Society
- Kappa Delta Pi (Education)
- Kappa Kappa Psi (Band)
- Kappa Pi (Art)
- Nursing Honorary
- Phi Alpha Theta (History)
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Pi Gamma Mu (Social Science)
- Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science)
- Psi Chi (Psychology)
- Sigma Alpha Iota (Music)
- Sigma Tau Delta (English)
- Society for Collegiate Journalists
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Fighting Falcons
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 4,058
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 97%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Pierpont Community and Technical College-Fairmont
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Film and Theater
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Foreign Languages
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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History
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History
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History
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Printing Press Operator
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Printing Press Operator
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Education
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General Education
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General Education
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General Education
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Teacher Training
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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General Education
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
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General Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
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General Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
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Health & Medical Services
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General Health Professions
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
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Healthcare Administration
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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General Health Professions
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social Sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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International Relations and Affairs
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
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Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
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Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Master's Level Programs
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Education
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 26% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Basketball (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Baseball (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Track (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,218 | $ 8,808 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,783 | 46% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,739 | 51% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 762 | 19% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,029 | 72% | |
Any Aid: |
87% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 75% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 18% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 420, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 520 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 87% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 18, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 24, Math: 21 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
