Fairmont, WV

Fairmont State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Fairmont State University is a four-year, public school located in Fairmont, WV.
It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Fairmont State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

99% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,955 applied, 1,928 accepted, and 651 enrolled in Fairmont State.
253 men and 398 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

975 SAT, 20 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 975 and ACT score is 20. The SAT score of 975 is a little bit lower than average, 25 to 33 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8109751070
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing450510560
Math360465510
ACT Score
Composite172023
Math161821
English162023
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,708 for West Virginia residents and $18,924 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $10,036 for West Virginia residents and $21,486 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.00% compared to last year at Fairmont State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,173 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,188.
For freshmen, 652 students (96%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $7,034.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,305 students enrolled Fairmont State in 2025.
By gender, 1,374 men and 1,931 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,088 undergraduate and 217 graduate students.
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56 Major Programs

  • 9 programs through online
  • 9 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Fairmont State is 44% and the transfer-out rate is 18%.
The retention rate is 67% for full-time and 67% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
44%
Transfer-out Rate
18%
Retention Rate
67%
Students to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 277 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Fairmont State and the average faculty salary is $64,325. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
There are 601 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $59,743.
Number of Faculties
277
Average Faculty Salary
$64,325
Number of Staffs
601
Average Staff Salary
$59,743

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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