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Fairmont State University

Q: How much does Fairmont State University cost?

In-state tuition is $8,454 and out-of-state tuition is $18,372 per year.

Q: What do Fairmont State University graduates earn?

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $41,197 and 10 years after is $46,857.

Q: What percentage of students at Fairmont State University take federal loans?

41.3% of students take out federal loans.

Fairmont, West Virginia · Public

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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

Financial Aid

41%

Median Debt

$21,000

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

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, the median earnings for Fairmont State University alumni is $39489. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $41197, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $46857. The median debt for students is $21000, and 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

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 99.2% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 47.4%, and the retention rate is 64.2%. In-state tuition costs $8,454, and 41.3% of students receive financial aid.