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Fairmont State University

Fairmont State College

Fairmont, West Virginia 26554-2470

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Fairmont State University is a public institution in Fairmont with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 993, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,857 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,055.

Established
1865
Motto
"Scholarship, Opportunity, Achievement, Responsibility"
Mascot
Freddie
Type
Public university
Conference
Mountain East Conference (MEC)
Division
Division II

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99%Acceptance
993SAT Avg
2,690Students
12:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$46,857Earnings 10yr
$9,055Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fairmont State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 993

Reading & WritingMid: 510
450560
MathMid: 485
380480

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

993

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,454
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,372
Room & Board$11,486
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$18,091
Average Net Price$9,055
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,019
$30–48K$8,713
$48–75K$9,166
$75–110K$10,588
$110K+$9,661

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$9,055

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,690
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 87%
Black 5%
Hispanic 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.3%
Freshman Retention64.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,197
8 Years$42,893
10 Years$46,857

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$30,700
Men
$47,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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