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FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY INFORMATION


Fairmont State University is located in Fairmont, West Virginia and is a public college. Fairmont State University is a two year college and offers Associate's Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, and a number of different programs and courses.

Fairmont State University is in a relatively urban area (in or near a city), which may be something you prefer if you like a city lifestyle as a student.

Fairmont State University has a rolling admissions policy, which means that you can apply throughout the year for the upcoming semester.

Fairmont State University is relatively smaller in size with an enrollment of only 7,739 students.

Fairmont State University accepts about 96% of its applicants on average, and 85% of the students receive some sort of financial aid for college at Fairmont State University.

If you are looking for more information on financial aid at Fairmont State University, you can may want to contact Sandra Orley-Bennett, who is the Director of Financial Aid at Fairmont State University. You may also qualify for free grants for college in West Virginia to attend Fairmont State University.

You may also need to take one or more of the following tests to qualify for admission at Fairmont State University:

  • SAT

If you are interested in joining the Army, Fairmont State University does have an ROTC Army program that is available for attending students.

Fairmont State University offers military credit for military courses that have been completed successfully by students.

If you have taken some advanced placement courses with an applicable test, or obtained credit from an other college, you may be eligible to transfer that credit to Fairmont State University.

Fairmont State University offers the following extracurricular activities to its students:

  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Jazz Band
  • Literary Magazine
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensembles
  • Music Theater
  • Opera
  • Pep Band
  • Sports
  • Student Film
  • Yearbook

On a 4.0 scale, the average high school gpa for students that are entering Fairmont State University is 2.6.

You may want to brush up on your ACT preparation as well, because the average ACT score for students that are entering Fairmont State University is 19.

Do a lot of students come from out of state to attend Fairmont State University? Well, about 1% of the student body at Fairmont State University comes from outside the state of West Virginia.

Are you thinking of joining a fraternity or a sorority while you are attending Fairmont State University? You're not alone - about 2% of the students at Fairmont State University join a fraternity or sorority.

Do a lot of the students at Fairmont State University live on campus? Well, about 2% live on campus, while 98% live off campus and commute to school every day.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY

Fairmont State University Address:


1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
Phone: 304-367-4000
Fax: 304-366-4870
Web Site: http://www.fairmontstate.edu

Fairmont State University admission closing date:


Rolling

Does Fairmont State University offer Associate's degrees?


Yes

Does Fairmont State University offer Bachelor's degrees?


Yes

Does Fairmont State University offer Master's degrees?


Yes

Does Fairmont State University offer Doctoral degrees?


No

Fairmont State University graduation rate:


32%

Fairmont State University retention rate:


71%

Fairmont State University average high school GPA:


2.6

Fairmont State University average ACT score:


19

Fairmont State University tuition cost (estimate):


$4,028

Fairmont State University room & board cost (estimate):


$5,228

Is Fairmont State University a private college?


No

Is Fairmont State University a coed college?


Yes

Fairmont State University school calendar:


Semester

Is Fairmont State University a 2 year or 4 year college?


2 Years

Fairmont State University enrollment:


7,739 Students

Percentage of applicants accepted to Fairmont State University


96%

Percentage of students at Fairmont State University receiving financial aid:


85%

Percentage of African American students:


4%

Percentage of Native American students:


0.4%

Percentage of Asian students:


0.4%

Percentage of Hispanic students:


0.6%

Percentage of Caucasian students:


92.4%

Percentage of students living on campus:


2%

Percentage of students living off campus:


98%



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Data provided by Data-lists.com Universities and Colleges Database. Data last updated on 2007-11-20.

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