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Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University is a medium, public institution located in Fairmont, wv. Fairmont State University offers undergraduate degrees in 52 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,776 undergraduates
cost $8,008 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Fairmont State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 98.5%
SAT score average 973
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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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 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,008
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,022
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $21,030
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $21,030 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,836
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,022
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $30,858
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $30,858 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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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 2,776, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554-2470
phone N/A
address https://www.fairmontstate.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

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 98%.

What’s the average GPA for Fairmont State University?

The average high school GPA for Fairmont State University students was N/A.

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 $84,120.

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