| Fairmont State University View More Rivals | University of Charleston View More Rivals | |
| #3 in West Virginia | Rankings | #8 in West Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairmont, WV | Location | Charleston, WV |
Fairmont State| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,454 West Virginia residents $18,372 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $32,842 |
| $9,744 West Virginia residents $20,860 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,100 |
| $6,647 | Financial Aid | $17,473 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 70.61% | Acceptance Rate | 64.49% |
| 41.09% | Yield | 19.43% |
| 915 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,498 | Total Students | 3,059 |
| 3,197 | Undergraduate | 2,365 |
| 301 | Graduate | 694 |
| 820 | Online Enrollment | 1,734 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $38,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,050) $5,848 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 756) $5,600 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,756 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,600 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 166 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 112 Full-time 114 Part-time |
| 393 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 326 Full-time 134 Part-time |
| $59,245 for Faculties $52,296 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,595 for Faculties $48,135 Part-time |