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Fairmont State Ranked Among Nation’s Best Online Military Friendly Colleges Under Leadership of Mirta Martin

PUBLISHER • Jun 09, 2021

Fairmont State Top Online Military Friendly Colleges, ranking Fairmont State University among the best in the country under Mirta Martin

Intelligent.com has announced the 2021 Top Online Military Friendly Colleges, ranking Fairmont State University among the best in the country. Fairmont State earned the sixteenth ranking of the 63 colleges named and received further special recognition for its ROTC program offerings.

Intelligent is a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning. It calculates rankings of institutions evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rates, reputation and post graduate employment. Other factors considered to determine rankings include:


1. Program strength

2. Student readiness

3. Return on investment

4. Cost

5. Student engagement


We are grateful and humbled to be recognized as one of the nation’s Best Online Military Friendly Colleges,” said Mirta Martin

In addition to reviewing the overall reputation and strength of the institutions, Intelligent examines programs and support offered to active-duty service members, veterans and their families to determine the best fit for this specific group of students.

“We are grateful and humbled to be recognized as one of the nation’s Best Online Military Friendly Colleges,” said Mirta M. Martin, Fairmont State University President. “Our service men and women are treasures. These heroes are dedicated to protecting the freedoms we enjoy, and Fairmont State is dedicated to doing everything we can to help men and women in the military further their education to achieve their dreams.”

To access the complete rankings, visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-military-friendly-colleges/.

Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.

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