| Salem University View More Rivals | Fairmont State University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in West Virginia | Rankings | #3 in West Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Salem, WV | Location | Fairmont, WV |
| Known as | Fairmont State | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,750 | Undergraduate | $8,454 West Virginia residents $18,372 out-of-state |
| $12,070 | Graduate | $9,744 West Virginia residents $20,860 out-of-state |
| $4,693 | Financial Aid | $6,647 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 70.61% | |
| Yield | 41.09% | |
| Test Scores | 915 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 984 | Total Students | 3,498 |
| 762 | Undergraduate | 3,197 |
| 222 | Graduate | 301 |
| 559 | Online Enrollment | 820 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 27% | |
| 57% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $34,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,050) $5,848 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,756 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 26 Full-time 49 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 166 Full-time 128 Part-time |
| 110 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 393 Full-time 185 Part-time |
| $32,143 for Faculties $48,996 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,245 for Faculties $52,296 Part-time |