Fairmont State University
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
The funding comes via the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and will help the university bolster nursing program enrollment and recruit and retain faculty within the nursing department.
The grant, which comes via the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, will allow the university to enhance its exercise science curriculum and purchase new equipment.
The grant, totalling $13,959, will fund Mental Health First Aid training for campus community members, including faculty and staff.
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.
The funding comes as Congressionally Directed Spending from the offices of US senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin.
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.
The grant will be used to host workshops for elementary school teachers in a project led by Fairmont State University’s Dr. Deb Hemler.
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.
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.
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.
The grant comes from the Milan Puskar Foundation.
The grant comes from West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission’s STaR: Science, Technology & Research.
The new agreement from October 27 will allow Fairmont State University students who complete program requirements guaranteed admittance to WVSOM.
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.