Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University is a public four-year institution located in Fairmont, West Virginia, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 3,865 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 48% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 64% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers programs across certificate, associate's, and bachelor's degree levels. Offerings include Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Engineering/Industrial Management (bachelor's), Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Printing Press Operator, Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician, and Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician.

Situated in Fairmont in north-central West Virginia, Fairmont State University provides a range of applied technology and health programs suited to the workforce needs of the region. The university's engineering technology and aviation programs reflect specialized training options less commonly found at institutions of its size.