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Pierpont Community and Technical College (FSU)

Black Pinpoint Office of Admissions, Fairmont State 1201 Locust Ave. | Fairmont, WV | 26554

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
3,400
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Acceptance Rate
79%
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Average HS GPA
3.00

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
400 - 507.5

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
390 - 500

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 22

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
75/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$9,956
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$900
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,700
On-Campus Room and Board
5990
Approximate Expenses per year
$18,546

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
18 : 1
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Total Faculty
495
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Terminal Degree
186

Gender

Women
249
Men
246
Minority
29
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate

06. Student Body

Gender

57% female43% male

Out of State

4% are out
of state96% are
in-state

Students

74% are
full time26% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,942

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
12%
First-Year Students
35%
Campus Environment
Suburban

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Stephanie Miller
Admissions and Recruiting Special Events
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1201 Locust Avenue Fairmont, WV 26554
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304-367-4708

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:

Visits

CLASS VISITS

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours




10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Men's Sports (Fighting Falcons)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Swimming
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Tennis

Women's Sports (Fighting Falcons)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Softball
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Tennis
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
90
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Join a fraternity
2%
Join a sorority
2%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered
Air Force ROTC Offered

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

Financial Aid Statistics

Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Classes
02 - Interest Inventory

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other.
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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04 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Graphic Communications, Other.
  • Printing Press Operator.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Information Science/Studies.
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06 EDUCATION.
  • Education, General.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide.
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
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07 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
  • Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
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08 ENGINEERING.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
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09 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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10 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Child Care and Support Services Management.
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
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11 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • American Sign Language (ASL).
  • French Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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12 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other.
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
  • Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
  • Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.
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13 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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14 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.
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15 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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16 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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17 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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18 MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
  • Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician.
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other.
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19 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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20 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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21 PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
  • Institutional Food Workers.
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22 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
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23 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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24 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Human Services, General.
  • Social Work, Other.
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25 SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.
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26 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, Other.
  • Sociology.
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27 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Commercial and Advertising Art.
  • Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.
  • Design and Visual Communications, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.

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