| West Liberty University View More Rivals | Fairmont State University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #3 in West Virginia | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| West Liberty, WV | Location | Fairmont, WV |
| Known as | Fairmont State | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | 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 | ||
| $8,732 West Virginia residents $17,116 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,454 West Virginia residents $18,372 out-of-state |
| $11,880 West Virginia residents $14,220 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,744 West Virginia residents $20,860 out-of-state |
| $9,899 | Financial Aid | $6,647 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 71.76% | Acceptance Rate | 70.61% |
| 37.67% | Yield | 41.09% |
| 995 SAT, 7 ACT | Test Scores | 915 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,315 | Total Students | 3,498 |
| 1,919 | Undergraduate | 3,197 |
| 396 | Graduate | 301 |
| 231 | Online Enrollment | 820 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 27% | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $39,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,291) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,050) $5,848 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,756 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 148 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 166 Full-time 128 Part-time |
| 306 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 393 Full-time 185 Part-time |
| $59,266 for Faculties $37,865 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,245 for Faculties $52,296 Part-time |