Fairmont State University

https://www.fairmontstate.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,946

0.985% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,277

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.63%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

98.8%

1,767 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,562

72.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

45.9%

367 Graduates

About

Fairmont State University is a higher education institution located in Marion County, WV. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Fairmont State University were Registered Nursing (133 degrees awarded), Occupational Safety & Health Technology (4 degrees), and Architectural Engineering Technology (1 degrees).

In 2021, 920 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fairmont State University. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (805 degrees), 25.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fairmont State University is $5,946, which is $−17,238 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fairmont State University is $5,946, which is $−17,238 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,277.

In 2021, 71% of undergraduate students attending Fairmont State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,946

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fairmont State University was $5,946. The cost of tuition at Fairmont State University is $−17,238 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fairmont State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,277

2021 Value

6.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fairmont State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,277. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fairmont State University grew by 6.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fairmont State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,730

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fairmont State University was of $9,730 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fairmont State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Fairmont State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.58% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fairmont State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.63%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fairmont State University was 3.63%, which represents 39 out of the 1073 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Fairmont State University received 1,767 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 27.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,767 applicants, 1,745 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,562 students enrolled at Fairmont State University in 2021. 46% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fairmont State University has an overall enrollment yield of 37.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,745

Accepted Out of 1,767

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fairmont State University was 98.8% (1,745 admissions from 1,767 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 94.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 27.6%, while admissions declined by −24.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fairmont State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

46%

Submission Percentage (2021)

302

Scores Submitted (2021)

46% of enrolled first-time students at Fairmont State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fairmont State University had a total enrollment of 3,562 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fairmont State University is 2,573 students and the part-time enrollment is 989. This means that 72.2% of students enrolled at Fairmont State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fairmont State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.9% White, 4.04% Black or African American, 2.67% Two or More Races, 1.71% Hispanic or Latino, 0.365% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fairmont State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.1%), followed by White Male (35.7%) and Black or African American Male (3.39%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.7%), followed by White Male (33.7%) and Black or African American Male (2.11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fairmont State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,562 students. The full-time enrollment at Fairmont State University is 2,573 and the part-time enrollment is 989. This means that 72.2% of students enrolled at Fairmont State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fairmont State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fairmont State University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Fairmont State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fairmont State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,165 enrolled students
Black or African American
144 enrolled students
Two or More Races
95 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fairmont State University is 88.9% White, 4.04% Black or African American, 2.67% Two or More Races, 1.71% Hispanic or Latino, 0.365% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 15 students (0.421%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 210 more women than men received degrees from Fairmont State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fairmont State University is white (805 degrees awarded). There were 25.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Fairmont State University is Registered Nursing (133 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Safety & Health Technology (4 degrees) and Architectural Engineering Technology (1 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fairmont State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (87 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), and History (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairmont State University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (416,893 people), Other managers (304,504 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (185,361 people), Police officers (167,851 people), and Chief executives & legislators (131,908 people).

The most specialized majors at Fairmont State University in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (87 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), History (18 degrees), Protective Services (78 degrees), and Social Sciences (71 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairmont State University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Fairmont State University are Engineering Technologies (87 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), History (18 degrees), Protective Services (78 degrees), and Social Sciences (71 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairmont State University are Justice, public order, & safety activities (483,523 people), Elementary & secondary schools (432,108 people), Legal services (338,730 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (306,765 people), and Computer Systems Design (226,267 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fairmont State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
89 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
65 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
64 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fairmont State University was General Business Administration & Management with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fairmont State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

355

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

565

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 355 degrees were awarded to men at Fairmont State University, which is 0.628 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (565).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fairmont State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Fairmont State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.02 times more than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 180 degrees were awarded to men at Fairmont State University in Registered Nursing, which is 10 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 26% of students graduating from Fairmont State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fairmont State University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.817% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
805 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fairmont State University is white (805 degrees awarded). There were 25.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

0.326% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
518 degrees awarded
White Male
287 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fairmont State University is white female (518 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (287 degrees).

Operations

Fairmont State University has an endowment valued at nearly $31.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 54.7k (0.172%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Fairmont State University had a total salary expenditure of 62.3M. Fairmont State University employs 61 Assistant professors, 37 Professors and 33 Associate professors. Most academics at Fairmont State University are Female Assistant professor (37), Male Assistant professor (24), and Male Professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairmont State University are: Management, with 71 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 41 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees.

Endowment

$31.7M

2021 Endowment

31.3%

growth from 2020

Fairmont State University has an endowment valued at about $31.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Fairmont State University grew 31.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fairmont State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.7M

2021 Salaries

3.72%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Fairmont State University paid a median of $26.7M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($62.3M) and a 3.72% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.38M

Instructional Salaries

153

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fairmont State University paid a total of $9.38M to 153 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

61 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fairmont State University were Assistant professor with 61 employees, Professor with 37 employees, and Associate professor with 33 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairmont State University were Management with 71 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fairmont State University was Female Assistant professor with 37 employees, Male Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Male Professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fairmont State University.