Fairmont State's acceptance rate is 99% for students enrolled in fall 2021. A total of 1,767 students applied and 1,749 were admitted to the school. Based on its acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Fairmont State. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 38% with 665 enrolled students out of 1,749 admitted.
The average SAT score is 995 and the ACT score is 20 at Fairmont State.
To apply to Fairmont State, it is required to submit high school GPA and admission test scores. Below tables and charts analyze Fairmont State's admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and statistics
The application fee is $25 for applying undergraduate school and $50 for graduate school at Fairmont State University. Next table presents general admission information.
Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered
Associate, Bachelor, Master
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2021-22, the acceptance rate is 98.98% and the yield is 38.02%. 679 men and 1,088 women applied to Fairmont State and 672 men and 1,077 women students were accepted. Among them, 276 men and 388 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2021).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
For the academic year 2021-2022, 302 students (46% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 224 students (34%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 560 and the 25th percentile is 460. The SAT Math score is 530 (75th) and 440 (25th). The submitted ACT composite score is 23 (75th percentile) and 17 (25th percentile).
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at Fairmont State University are similar to the average score when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,053, ACT: 57 - public Master's College and University (smaller programs)).
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.The school recommends to submit High School GPA, The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Fairmont State University.