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Fairmont State University

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Fairmont State College

Fairmont, West Virginia 26554-2470

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Health sciencesCollege town

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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

5900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (52)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Falcons

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History & Fun Facts

•The first private normal school in West Virginia was established to train teachers in Fairmont in 1865 by John N.
•Boyd, the school's first principal.
•By 1892 the designation of "branch" had fallen into disuse.
•Hardway Hall, originally known as Fairmont Normal School Administration Building, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
•In 1923, Fairmont State Normal School first offered a four-year bachelor's degree program in education, making the school a college.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

87Low

Estimated from WV state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K

67 mi(116 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

154 mi(267 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

161 mi(279 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

PIT Pittsburgh70 mi

IAD Washington Dulles149 mi

CMH Columbus149 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA515 mi · ~14h 53m drive

New York, NY336 mi · ~9h 42m drive

Hartford, CT423 mi · ~12h 13m drive

Providence, RI486 mi · ~14h 2m drive

Albany, NY399 mi · ~11h 32m drive

Syracuse, NY323 mi · ~9h 20m drive

Rochester, NY286 mi · ~8h 16m drive

Buffalo, NY244 mi · ~7h 3m drive

Philadelphia, PA268 mi · ~7h 45m drive

Pittsburgh, PA67 mi · ~1h 56m drive

Harrisburg, PA182 mi · ~5h 15m drive

Newark, NJ328 mi · ~9h 29m drive

Washington, DC172 mi · ~4h 58m drive

Baltimore, MD190 mi · ~5h 29m drive

Atlanta, GA460 mi · ~13h 17m drive

Charlotte, NC296 mi · ~8h 33m drive

Raleigh, NC269 mi · ~7h 46m drive

Miami, FL948 mi · ~27h 23m drive

Orlando, FL759 mi · ~21h 56m drive

Tampa, FL808 mi · ~23h 21m drive

Nashville, TN428 mi · ~12h 22m drive

New Orleans, LA865 mi · ~24h 59m drive

Richmond, VA199 mi · ~5h 45m drive

Chicago, IL425 mi · ~12h 17m drive

Detroit, MI248 mi · ~7h 10m drive

Minneapolis, MN769 mi · ~22h 13m drive

St. Louis, MO541 mi · ~15h 38m drive

Kansas City, MO771 mi · ~22h 16m drive

Indianapolis, IN320 mi · ~9h 15m drive

Columbus, OH154 mi · ~4h 27m drive

Cleveland, OH161 mi · ~4h 39m drive

Milwaukee, WI471 mi · ~13h 36m drive

Dallas, TX1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive

Houston, TX1092 mi · ~31h 33m drive

Austin, TX1179 mi · ~34h 4m drive

San Antonio, TX1251 mi · ~36h 8m drive

Los Angeles, CA2125 mi · ~61h 23m drive

San Francisco, CA2263 mi · ~65h 23m drive

San Diego, CA2102 mi · ~60h 43m drive

Seattle, WA2156 mi · ~62h 17m drive

Portland, OR2179 mi · ~62h 57m drive

Denver, CO1317 mi · ~38h 3m drive

Phoenix, AZ1811 mi · ~52h 19m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1670 mi · ~48h 15m drive

Honolulu, HI4657 mi · ~134h 32m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Pittsburgh (PIT)70 miles

Rental car

105 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

140 min$84-140

Washington Dulles (IAD)149 miles

Rental car

224 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

298 min$179-298

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Fairmont State University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award