Academic Life at Fairmont State University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Fairmont State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Fairmont State University is about average at 12 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 93% of instructors full time, Fairmont State University is above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Fairmont State University offers 37 majors with reported completions across 22 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Fairmont State University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Fairmont State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Fairmont State University:

• Looking for flexibility? Fairmont State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 2,097 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Fairmont State University retains and graduates its students — 67% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further at Fairmont State University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Fairmont State University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Fairmont State University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Fairmont State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Fairmont State University — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at Fairmont State University — the schools accreditation and what it means