Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Fairmont, West Virginia. Fairmont State was founded in 1865 and now enrolls around 3,972 students a year, including 3,527 undergrads. Fairmont State provides on-campus housing for up to 1,180 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 35% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Fairmont State! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Fairmont State's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Fairmont State students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Fairmont State has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Fairmont State has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Fairmont State on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Fairmont State on the Student Life page.

2021 Fairmont State Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	71%
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	4%
In-State Tuition	$7,514
Out-of-State	$16,324
Percent of Need Met	70%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$9,509

Is Fairmont State a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer sense of what Fairmont State offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Fairmont State Acceptance Rate 2019

It is slightly difficult to get into Fairmont State. Around 71% of applicants get into Fairmont State each year. Out of 2,630 applications received in 2021, 1,856 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Fairmont State

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 64% of students who start at Fairmont State come back for their second year of college. Fairmont State's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 36%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Fairmont State Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 86% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Fairmont State's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2019, the total market value of the school endowment was $22.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $4,824 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Fairmont State

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Fairmont State meets 70% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $9,509 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $25,291 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Fairmont State. Based on this information, how does Fairmont State sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Fairmont State a good school for you?

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Where is Fairmont State University Located?

Fairmont State is located in the small town setting of Fairmont, West Virginia.

If you want to see Fairmont State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 79 to Fairmont, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Clarksburg Benedum.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Fairmont State and Fairmont are like without leaving home.

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