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Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Open
- Average net price
- $14,599
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $49,370
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Fairmont State University is a public college in Fairmont, WV with 2,590 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants, and admitted students average 996 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,599 per year ($10,561 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,370 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,979
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,964
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 34%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–560
200800
SAT Math360–510
200800
ACT Composite17–23
136
What Fairmont State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $20,519
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,708
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,064
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,561
- $30–48k$11,825
- $48–75k$12,892
- $75–110k$15,809
- $110k+$17,950
Get a personal estimate with Fairmont State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $49,370
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,392
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,590
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 38%
- White86%
- Hispanic0%
- Black6%
- Asian1%
Fairmont State University FAQ
What is Fairmont State University's acceptance rate?+
Fairmont State University admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Fairmont State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–560 on SAT Reading and Writing and 360–510 on SAT Math; the average total is 996.
What ACT score do you need for Fairmont State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–23.
Is Fairmont State University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Fairmont State University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,979 students applied to Fairmont State University and 1,964 were admitted; 673 enrolled.
Does Fairmont State University consider legacy status?+
No. Fairmont State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Fairmont State University require an essay?+
Fairmont State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Fairmont State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $20,519 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,599.
What is Fairmont State University's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 237367 · How we use this data
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