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Pierpont Community and Technical College is a partner of Fairmont State University and located in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. Pierpoint was established in 1974 as Fairmont State Community & Technical College, or FSC&TC. The College became Pierpoint Community and Technical College in 2006 when the college became part of Fairmont State University. Shortly after the two schools gained separate accreditation with separate governance but continue to share a campus and services.
Pierpont is organized around the following divisions:
- School of Academic Studies
- School of Business, Aviation and Technology
- School of Health Careers
- School of Human Services
- Non-Academic-Credit Training Programs
Students of Pierpoint Community and Technical College and Fairmont State University have access to a number of clubs, organizations, and sports activities. Among them are the societies of Phi Sigma Phi, Phi Theta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Nursing Honorary, and Alpha Phi Sigma.
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Campus Location1201 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
USA
Main Tel: (304) 367-4692
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
Pierpont Community And Technical College HighlightsWhere Pierpont Community And Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media and design.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 251 | 31 | | < 1 year certificate | 88 | 3 | | 1-2 year certificate | 2 | 2 |
Fairmont State StudentsThe student enrollment at Fairmont State was 2,878 in 2007 (2,078 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,412 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,166 | | Room | $ 3,130 | | Board | $ 3,132 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid: Fairmont State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsFairmont State provides on-campus housing for 1,058 of its 2,078 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (26 awarded) - Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (9 awarded) - Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN (13 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (13 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (21 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW (4 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (53 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (18 awarded) - Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDIA (13 awarded) - Graphic Communications
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (35 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (73 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (5 awarded) - Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (19 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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