Fairmont State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4225 of 11,642 | In the World |
| # 1173 of 452 | In North America |
| # 1098 of 452 | In the United States |
| # 7 of 1 | In Fairmont |
| # 3763 of 2,849 | For Physical Therapy |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
99%
Enrollment
2,708
Average SAT
940
Average ACT
20
Aid receiving
96%
Undergraduates
3,088
Graduates
217
Male:Female Ratio
41:59
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Fairmont State University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 1,955 | 775 | 1,180 |
| Admissions | 1,928 | 760 | 1,168 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 634 | 250 | 384 |
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 87% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 1% |
| ■ Black or African American | 5% |
| ■ Two or more races | 4% |
Fairmont State University majors
Fairmont State University has granted 149 associate degrees across 3 programs, 534 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, and 130 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fairmont State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 146 | 51 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 69 | 6 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | - | - | 57 |
| National Security Policy Studies | - | 31 | 19 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | - | 38 | 9 |
| Education, General | - | 41 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 41 | - |
| General Studies | - | 38 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | 10 | 23 |
| Psychology, General | - | 31 | - |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | - | 11 | 8 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 2 | 17 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 17 | - |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | - | 14 | - |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | - | 12 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 11 | - |
| Printing Press Operator | - | 11 | - |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | 9 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 9 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | 8 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 8 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | - | 8 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | - | 7 | - |
| History, General | - | 7 | - |
| Information Science & Studies | - | 6 | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 6 | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | - | 5 | - |
| Surveying Engineering | - | 5 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | 4 | - |
| Accounting | - | 3 | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 3 | - |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | - | 3 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | - | 2 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 2 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 2 | - |
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | - | 1 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 149 | 534 | 130 |
Publications & Citations
Fairmont State University has published 718 scientific papers with 6,004 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Geography and Cartography, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
369
/ 3,980
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
362
/ 3,005
|
| Medicine |
314
/ 2,404
|
| Environmental Science |
306
/ 3,002
|
| Engineering |
285
/ 2,349
|
| Chemistry |
269
/ 2,847
|
| Computer Science |
256
/ 2,272
|
| Physics |
245
/ 2,273
|
| Geography and Cartography |
181
/ 1,470
|
| Political Science |
178
/ 1,737
|
| Psychology |
167
/ 1,925
|
| Law |
164
/ 1,632
|
| History |
159
/ 863
|
| Sociology |
157
/ 1,443
|
| Geology |
157
/ 1,862
|
| Biochemistry |
151
/ 1,434
|
| Ecology |
150
/ 1,948
|
| Mathematics |
149
/ 772
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
141
/ 1,312
|
| Organic chemistry |
136
/ 1,523
|
| Philosophy |
135
/ 1,062
|
| Archaeology |
133
/ 834
|
| Genetics |
117
/ 1,094
|
| Materials Science |
107
/ 868
|
| Botany |
106
/ 1,670
|
| Paleontology |
105
/ 1,236
|
| Business |
104
/ 947
|
| Pathology |
97
/ 989
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
89
/ 714
|
| Statistics |
84
/ 447
|
| Economics |
81
/ 877
|
| Physical Therapy |
71
/ 173
|
| Anatomy and Physiology |
67
/ 339
|
| Art & Design |
62
/ 550
|
| Linguistics |
62
/ 443
|
| Psychiatry |
62
/ 861
|
| Surgery |
59
/ 445
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
57
/ 444
|
| Radiology |
54
/ 245
|
| Mathematics Education |
54
/ 297
|
Annual publication & citation counts
11 Notable alumni
1. George C. Edwards
1948-. (aged 78)
politician
George Clayton Edwards is an American politician who previously served as a member of the Maryland Senate from District 1.
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2. William O. Atkeson
1854-1931 (aged 77)
lawyer
editor
politician
William Oscar Atkeson was a Republican Representative representing Missouri's 6th congressional district from March 4, 1921 – March 3, 1923.
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3. Ira E. Robinson
1869-1951 (aged 82)
lawyer
judge
politician
Ira Ellsworth Robinson was an American politician, judge, and the second chairman of the Federal Radio Commission (1928–32).
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4. Wendell R. Beitzel
1943-. (aged 83)
microbiologist
politician
Wendell Roy Beitzel is an American Republican politician from Maryland. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 1A which covers Garrett and Allegany counties, from January 2007 to January 2023.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Fairmont State CollegeFSUFairmont State
Founded
1867
Colors
maroon, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
463
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Address
1201 Locust Ave Fairmont, West Virginia, 26554-2470 United States
City Population
18,000
Phone
3043674000
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