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Fairmont State University

Fairmont, West Virginia · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$41,197

Acceptance Rate

99%

Graduation Rate

47%

Annual Tuition

$8,454

At a Glance

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Total Students

2,690

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Retention Rate

64%

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Faculty Ratio

12

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Financial Aid

41%

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Median Debt

$21,000

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Campus Setting

Town

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Fairmont State University is a public institution with a very high acceptance rate of 99.2%. The university has a student body of 2690. The average in-state tuition is $8454. The university's retention rate is 64.2%, and its graduation rate is 47.4%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $39489, increasing to $41197 after five years, and $46857 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $21000. A total of 41.3% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$39k

1 YEAR

$41k

5 YEARS

$47k

10 YEARS

Top 67% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Fairmont State University alumni earn a median of $39,489. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $41,197, and after ten years, earnings reach $46,857. The median debt for graduates is $21,000.

Fairmont State University has a student body of 2,690, with a very high acceptance rate of 99.2%. The graduation rate is 47.4%, and the retention rate is 64.2%. The in-state tuition is $8,454, and 41.3% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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Fairmont, West Virginia

Fairmont, WV 26554-2470

Fairmont State University is located in Fairmont, West Virginia. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairmont State University has an acceptance rate of 99%.