Fairmont, WV
1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
https://www.fairmontstate.edu/
Fairmont State University is a public university located in Fairmont, WV. Admission is almost obtainable by anyone, as the acceptance rate is 95%. It ranks #930 in the country on our best colleges list. It has a smaller sized student body with 2,952 full-time undergrads enrolled. 11% of graduates secure a Bachelor's in Business. Additional frequently selected principal courses of study include Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Education, but there are 33 total offerings to select from. It has one of the state's best engineering technology program, ranking second in West Virginia. In addition, Fairmont State University is the 2nd best mid-sized college in West Virginia. For those living in West Virginia, sticker price tuition costs $7,889 a year; non-West Virginia applicants, however, must spend $17,140 a year. Before you decide not to apply because of the cost, know that over nine tenths Fairmont State undergrads acquire financial aid. 35% of Fairmont State University students graduate, fresh and hoping to land an amazing profession. On average, graduates go on to make an annual salary of $25,700 a couple years after receiving their diplomas. After an additional four years in the job market, the graduate's median yearly salary grows 28.4% to $33,000; however, that is still 17.7% less than the national median salary. Some of you may also like to be informed that it is required that you share your high school transcript on your application and college prep courses are recommended to apply. Additionally, undergraduates are able to take a semester abroad. In terms of your wallet, be aware that for households with an annual income of $49k to $75k, the average tuition cost after scholarships and aid is $11,743 annually and Fairmont State students awarded federal grants receive $4,792 in monetary aid on average. When grading its quality of student life, Fairmont State received an 8 and our team of researchers rated Fairmont State an 8.76 for diversity. To wrap things up, six years after college, the lowest-earning quartile of graduates earn $19,200 or less and the average Fairmont State student graduates with $5,907 per year of debt.
8.76
Party Scene
7.28
Location
8.24
Dorms
9.01
Campus Food
8
Student Life
8.50
Safety
SAT Score
900-1090
ACT Score
18-23
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
36%
No
16:1
Business
Nursing
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Education
Psychology
Nursing
Mechanical Engineering Technician