Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Fairmont State's acceptance rate is 98.49% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 36.95%. 745 men and 1,181 women applied to Fairmont State and 731 men and 1,166 women students were accepted.
Among them, 331 men and 370 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Fairmont State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,926 | 745 | 1,181 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,897 | 731 | 1,166 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 701 | 331 | 370 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 98.49% | 98.12% | 98.73% | - | - |
| Yield | 36.95% | 45.28% | 31.73% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 560 students (80% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 426 students (61%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Fairmont State.
The median SAT score is 915 with 500 SAT EBRW and 415 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 560 and the 25th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 490 and 25th percentile is 370 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Fairmont State. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Fairmont State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,052, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with smaller programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 820 | 915 | 1050 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 500 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 415 | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT English | 17 | 20 | 23 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 701 first-year students enrolled in Fairmont State. The proportion of full-time students is 97.29% and part-time students is 2.71%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.22% and women students is 52.78%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Fairmont State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 701 | 331 | 370 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 682 | 321 | 361 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 19 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at Fairmont State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Fairmont State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Required |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Fairmont State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/admit/ |
| Online Application | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate |