Fairmont State University

https://www.fairmontstate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,746

4.3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$11,328

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

98.6%

1,955 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,305

72.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

44.3%

358 Graduates

About

Fairmont State University is a higher education institution located in Marion County, WV. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Fairmont State University were Registered Nursing (146 degrees awarded), Occupational Safety & Health Technology (3 degrees), and Civil Engineering Technology (2 degrees).

In 2024, 917 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fairmont State University. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (816 degrees), 24.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fairmont State University is $6,746, which is $−17,254 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fairmont State University is $6,746, which is $17,254 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,328.

In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending Fairmont State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,746

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fairmont State University was $6,746. The cost of tuition at Fairmont State University is $−17,254 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fairmont State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,328

2024 Value

3.05%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fairmont State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,328. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fairmont State University grew by 3.05%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fairmont State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,486

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fairmont State University was of $11,486 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 14.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fairmont State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Fairmont State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.94% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fairmont State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Fairmont State University received 1,955 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.21% annual growth. Out of those 1,955 applicants, 1,928 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,305 students enrolled at Fairmont State University in 2024. 78% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fairmont State University has an overall enrollment yield of 33.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,928

Accepted Out of 1,955

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fairmont State University was 98.6% (1,928 admissions from 1,955 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 99.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 1.21%, while admissions declined by 1.83%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fairmont State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

78%

Submission Percentage (2024)

507

Scores Submitted (2024)

78% of enrolled first-time students at Fairmont State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fairmont State University had a total enrollment of 3,305 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fairmont State University is 2,383 students and the part-time enrollment is 922. This means that 72.1% of students enrolled at Fairmont State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fairmont State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 4.18% Two or More Races, 0.756% Asian, 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.242% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.0303% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fairmont State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.3%), followed by White Male (37.1%) and Black or African American Male (3.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.5%), followed by White Male (37%) and Black or African American Male (5.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fairmont State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,305 students. The full-time enrollment at Fairmont State University is 2,383 and the part-time enrollment is 922. This means that 72.1% of students enrolled at Fairmont State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fairmont State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fairmont State University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Fairmont State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fairmont State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,877 enrolled students
Black or African American
175 enrolled students
Two or More Races
138 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fairmont State University is 87% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 4.18% Two or More Races, 0.756% Asian, 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.242% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.0303% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 30 students (0.908%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 155 more women than men received degrees from Fairmont State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fairmont State University is white (816 degrees awarded). There were 24.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Fairmont State University is Registered Nursing (146 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Safety & Health Technology (3 degrees) and Civil Engineering Technology (2 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fairmont State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (19 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), and Communication Technologies (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairmont State University are Police officers (141,160 people), Other managers (125,169 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (109,872 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (62,334 people), and Software developers (54,691 people).

The most specialized majors at Fairmont State University in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (19 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairmont State University are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Fairmont State University are Architecture and Related Services (19 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairmont State University are Justice, public order, & safety activities (323,205 people), Elementary & secondary schools (170,703 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (169,692 people), Construction (119,070 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (111,211 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fairmont State University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
146 degrees awarded
Occupational Safety & Health Technology
3 degrees awarded
Civil Engineering Technology
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Fairmont State University was Registered Nursing with 146 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Fairmont State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

381

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

536

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 381 degrees were awarded to men at Fairmont State University, which is 0.711 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (536).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fairmont State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Fairmont State University in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.72 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 163 degrees were awarded to men at Fairmont State University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.79 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 41% of students graduating from Fairmont State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
816 degrees awarded
Black or African American
33 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fairmont State University is white (816 degrees awarded). There were 24.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

0.981% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
534 degrees awarded
White Female
518 degrees awarded
White Female
514 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fairmont State University is white female (534 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (518 degrees).

Operations

Fairmont State University has an endowment valued at nearly $34.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.4M (6.96%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Fairmont State University had a total salary expenditure of 62.9M. Fairmont State University employs 74 Assistant professors, 33 Professors and 26 Associate professors. Most academics at Fairmont State University are Female Assistant professor (45), Male Assistant professor (29), and Male Professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairmont State University are: Management, with 72 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees.

Endowment

$34.5M

2024 Endowment

15%

growth from 2023

Fairmont State University has an endowment valued at about $34.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Fairmont State University grew 15% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fairmont State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.1M

2024 Salaries

5.37%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Fairmont State University paid a median of $30.1M in salaries, which represents 47.9% of their overall expenditure ($62.9M) and a 5.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.03% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.03% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$10.6M

Instructional Salaries

160

Number of Employees

In 2024, Fairmont State University paid a total of $10.6M to 160 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairmont State University were Management with 72 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees.

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