Fairmont State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fairmont, WV

$5,888

Avg in-state tuition

$14,752

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Fairmont State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Fairmont State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Fairmont, West Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,573, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 35 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,888, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,752.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

94% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

35% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 900-1110

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

52%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

88%

Black

Two or more races

Hispanic

Non-U.S. Citizen

Unknown

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$9,730
On-campus other expenses	$2,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$9,730
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,000
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$2,500

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$18,618	$27,482
Off-campus without family	$18,618	$27,482
Off-campus with family	$9,388	$18,252

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
5	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
	Printing Press Operator
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
7	Education
	Education, General
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
8	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
	Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
	Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
	Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
	Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
	Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	French Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Public Health Education and Promotion
12	History
	History, General
13	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
14	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
16	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
17	Psychology
	Psychology, General
18	Security And Protective Services
	Forensic Science and Technology
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
19	Social Sciences
	National Security Policy Studies
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
20	Visual And Performing Arts
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Music, General

Fairmont State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Fairmont State University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.