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
Total Students
2,690
Retention Rate
64%
Faculty Ratio
12
Financial Aid
41%
Median Debt
$21,000
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Founded
N/A
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.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$39k
1 YEAR
$41k
5 YEARS
$47k
10 YEARS
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
Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV 26554-2470
Fairmont State University is located in Fairmont, West Virginia. The campus is in a town setting.