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Fayette Institute of Technology

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 100%

Located in Oak Hill, West Virginia, Fayette Institute of Technology is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Fayette Institute of Technology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fayette Institute of Technology is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Fayette Institute of Technology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Fayette Institute of Technology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Fayette Institute of Technology are Electrician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Electrician

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Fayette Institute of Technology was $3,466. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Fayette Institute of Technology net price calculator

$3,466

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average $11,259
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Fayette Institute of Technology for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $3,466 $36 (1%) $2,269 $4,737
2021 $3,430 $861 (34%) $3,857 $4,124 $6,224
2020 $2,569 $202 (9%) $3,878 $5,899
2019 $2,367 $759 (24%) $2,382 $3,826
2018 $3,126 $573 (22%) $4,368 $4,929 $5,154
2017 $2,553 $489 (24%) $2,542 $4,781
2016 $2,064 $109 (5%) $2,430
2015 $2,173 $450 (26%) $2,431
2014 $1,723 -- $2,270

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Fayette Institute of Technology during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Fayette Institute of Technology received on average $5,596 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,596
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 4 80% $4,971 $19,885
Other Federal Grant 4 80% $4,971 $19,885
State Grant/Scholarships 1 20% $2,500 $2,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 4 80% $5,596 $22,385

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Fayette Institute of Technology sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 18

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 10 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 10 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

100.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Fayette Institute of Technology is slightly skewed towards men students, with 53.1% of undergraduate students being men and 46.9% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 32, with 15 women and 17 men.

  • men 53.1% 17 students
  • women 46.9% 15 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 34% 11 students
  • 20-21 22% 7 students
  • 30-34 16% 5 students
  • 18-19 12% 4 students
  • 35-39 9% 3 students
  • 40-49 6% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Fayette Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fayette Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)