# Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/fairmont-state-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 99% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test scores required (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,979 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,964 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 450–560 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 360–510 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $20,519 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $14,599 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,561 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $11,825 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,892 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,809 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,950 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,590 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 55% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,370 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,392 (FY2024) |

## What Fairmont State University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 237367. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology