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Fairmont State University
Fairmont State University
FAIRMONT, WV . 4 Year 3.6
#1426 in Best Colleges in America
1201 LOCUST AVE FAIRMONT, WV 26554

Overview

Fairmont State University (FSU), located in Fairmont, West Virginia, USA, was founded in 1865 and is a public university offering more than 80 baccalaureate degree programs in the fields of business, education, computer science, engineering technology, the arts, and national security and intelligence. The school's National Security and Intelligence program is unique in the state.FSU has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,711 students, a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, and a 120-acre campus. The university offers a variety of degree programs in architecture, education, business, criminology, etc. FSU's athletic teams, known as the Fighting Falcons, participate in the NCAA Division II Mountain East Conference and offer 17 sports, including football, basketball, and swimming. 17 sports, including football, basketball, and swimming. The school is located in the picturesque Hill Country, about 75 miles from Pittsburgh, and offers a wealth of outdoor opportunities.


Rankings

  • 243

    #243 in Best College Food in America

  • 7

    #7 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia

  • 254

    #254 in Best Colleges for Nursing in America

  • Best College Food in America 243 of 1,361
  • Best Colleges for Nursing in America 254 of 774
  • Best College Dorms in America 281 of 1,363

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • BDiversity
  • B+Campus
  • BAthletics
  • BParty Scene
  • B Professors
  • CLocation
  • B+Dorms
  • A Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    198 Graduates
  • Business
    89 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    64 Graduates
  • Psychology
    45 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    38 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    36 Graduates
  • Biology
    34 Graduates
  • Information Science
    33 Graduates
  • Education
    32 Graduates
  • International Relations
    28 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 99%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    900-1090
  • ACT Range
    17-23
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,593
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    45%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,478 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    795
  • Undergrads Over 25
    16%
  • Pell Grant
    41%
  • Varsity Athletes
    15%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Mountain East Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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