School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Fairmont State University is a public school.

Contacting the School

1201 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554-2470
Main Phone: (304) 367-4000
Web Site: www.fscwv.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,464 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.4% of students attend full-time, while 0.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 301 male students and 348 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.4% of the student body, while females made up 53.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (140)%, Hispanic (42)%, Asian (33)%, and Native American (14)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 430 or higher. One fourth of students scored 530 or higher.

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Business Administration
• Other Business And Management

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• General Education
• Vocational Teaching

• Architectural Engineering Technology
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Quality Control And Safety

• General English Language

• Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Other Health Care

• History
• Sociology

• General Home Economics

• Child Care
• Institutional Food

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Drama And Theater Arts

• Chemistry

• Drafting
• Printing Press Operator

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Engine And Automotive
• Specialized Repair And Mechanic

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Fairmont State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.