Fairmont State University
Academics
- Graduation Rate44%
- Majors Available42
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate63%
AP Credit Policy
Fairmont State University recognizes certain examinations of the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students who participate in the AP program and wish to have their scores evaluated for credit should have their scores sent to Fairmont State University. The AP examinations are prepared by the College Board, and the papers are graded by readers of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540. Students cannot receive credit for a score below 3 on any exam. Students who do receive credit will be assigned the grade of CR, which is not calculated into the GPA.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART Elective |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART Elective |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | ENGL Elective |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART Elective |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 1104 |
| 4 | 8 | BIOL 1105 & 1106 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 2501 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH 2501 |
| 4 | 8 | MATH 2501 & 2502 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHEM 1101 & 1102 |
| 4 | 5 | CHEM 1105 | |
| 5 | 9 | CHEM 1105 & 2200 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 6 | POLI 2200 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | COMP 1120 |
| 4 | 3 | COMP 1120 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART Elective |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 2240 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | SCIE 1105 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST Elective |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 1101 & 1102 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 2210 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | BSBA 2211 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | BSBA 2212 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | MUSI 1113, 1122 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1101 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1102 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHYS 1106 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHYS 1105 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MATH Elective |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 1101 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 1101 & 1102 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPAN Elective |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 1550 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLI 1100 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 1107 & 1108 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIST 2211 & 2212 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Accounting
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
- Architecture
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Education, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- General Studies
H
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
I
- Information Science/Studies
J
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
M
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Music, General
N
- National Security Policy Studies
O
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Political Science and Government, General
- Printing Press Operator
- Psychology, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Surveying Engineering
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
- Weekend College
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