Fairmont State University

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Average Annual Cost

The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.

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About Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University is located in Fairmont, West Virginia. The school prides itself on its location in a small city surrounded by nature, which gives the campus a unique atmosphere. Fairmont State University offers more than 40 degrees.

Among Fairmont State University's course offerings are the following healthcare-related courses:

Nursing - Associate of Applied Science

Fairmont State University offers an associate degree in nursing. The program is available traditionally, as LPN-ASN (online), or hybrid (weekends). Students will take courses like Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology, and Nursing Across the Lifespan.

Nursing - Bachelor of Science

The school also offers a bachelor of science in nursing program. The traditional track of the program began being offered in 2023. The program will prepare students to take the NCLEX exam following an eight-semester roster of classes and a clinical experience.

Recent news about Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University to hold series of seminars on financial literacy thanks to $7,000 grant

The Fairmont State Foundation recently announced receiving a $7,000 grant from the Truist West Virginia Foundation in order to host a series of seminars for students and the community on a number of financial literacy topics and skill sets.

August 20, 2024
Fairmont State University receives federal funding to upgrade nursing program and campus security

The funding comes as Congressionally Directed Spending from the offices of US senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin.

July 16, 2024
Fairmont State University’s Falcon Park recognized as Certified Wildlife Habitat

The National Wildlife Federation named Falcon Park a Certified Wildlife Habitat due to the campus green space providing food, water, and adequate cover for birds and butterflies to thrive.

June 20, 2024
Fairmont State University receives grant from West Virginia Department of Education

The grant will be used to host workshops for elementary school teachers in a project led by Fairmont State University’s Dr. Deb Hemler.

May 23, 2024
Scholarship for working students established at Fairmont State University

The Brent Lambiotte Endowed Scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students at Fairmont State University who are working at least 10 hours per week while attending college.

April 29, 2024
Fairmont State University and KVC West Virginia introduce Middle College at Fairmont State University

Middle College allows youths aged 16-18 who have spent time in the foster care system to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate’s degree.

March 14, 2024
Fund for faculty development established at Fairmont State University thanks to donation

Drs. Errol L. and Patricia Reese have established The Drs. Errol L. and Patricia Reese Mini Grant Fund which will feed into the Falcon Mini-Grant Program.

February 2, 2024
Grant for lab equipment awarded to Fairmont State University

The grant comes from West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission’s STaR: Science, Technology & Research.

November 27, 2023
Fairmont State University and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine forge new partnership to prepare students for careers in osteopathic medicine

The new agreement from October 27 will allow Fairmont State University students who complete program requirements guaranteed admittance to WVSOM.

November 6, 2023
Fairmont State University professor and students create mural for local community center

Professor Joel Dugan and a group of Fairmont State University students were selected to create a mural for the side of the Kelly Miller Community Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia after a community-wide selection process.

July 12, 2023
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