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Fairmont State is

• An institution offering an enormous range of associate and baccalaureate degree programs – 90 baccalaureate and 50 associate degrees.

• An institution that emphasizes teaching; faculty are hired for their teaching ability and their commitment to help students succeed.

• Located in Fairmont, West Virginia, the county seat of Marion County with a population of 20,000. We boast cool architecture, safe streets, fascinating history along with proximity to incredible wilderness, great for whitewater rafting, rock climbing, skiing and hiking.

• Two schools in one. Earn an associate degree through Pierpont Community & Technical College, then move on to your bachelor's degree at Fairmont State University.

• All about helping you find a solid career path. Through outstanding teaching, internships, research and travel experiences, we help you prepare for the real world. More than 87 percent of our graduates find jobs within one year.

 
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Did You Know?

More than 86% of students receive a form of financial aid.

Fairmont is within an easy drive of Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati.

The Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center located in nearby Bridgeport, West Virginia, offers multiple programs in avation.

   

Founded: Fairmont State University, 1865. Pierpont Community & Technical College, 1974.

Total Enrollment: 7,740

Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1

Location: Fairmont, West Virginia - a friendly small town of 20,000 in an ideal location, close to larger cities but also close to outdoor adventure destinations.

Academic Programs: Fairmont State University offers 90 baccalaureate majors and graduate programs in nursing, education and criminal justice. Pierpont Community & Technical College offers 50 associate degrees, certificate degrees and skill-set certificates.

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