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Fairmont State University
Fairmont State University is a medium, public institution located in Fairmont, wv. Founded in 1865, Fairmont State University offers undergraduate degrees in 52 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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3,060 undergraduates
$8,454 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
99.2%
SAT score average
993
ACT score average
21
Average high school GPA
3.36
Application fee
$0.00
Key deadlines
August
16
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Fairmont State University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Popular majors
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Political Science and Government
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$8,454
Additional expenses
Room & board
$11,486
Books & supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$2,000
Cost of attendance*
$22,940
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$18,372
Additional expenses
Room & board
$11,486
Books & supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$2,000
Cost of attendance*
$32,858
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Fairmont State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,060, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.
Total enrollment
3,307Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
88%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
2%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Alpha phi omega
Circle k
Society for non-traditional students
Criminal justice club
Honors association
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Fairmont State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Fairmont State University?
Fairmont State University is located in Fairmont, wv.
What is the acceptance rate at Fairmont State University?
The acceptance rate for Fairmont State University is 99%.
What’s the average GPA for Fairmont State University?
The average high school GPA for Fairmont State University students was 3.36.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Fairmont State University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Fairmont State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $91,760.
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