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