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Fairmont State University

Fairmont State College

Fairmont, West Virginia 26554-2470

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 993

Reading & WritingMid: 510
450560
MathMid: 485
380480

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1723

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

64%

Below Average

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
10 Years$46,857

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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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.
  • •By 1892 the designation of "branch" had fallen into disuse.
  • •In 1923, Fairmont State Normal School first offered a four-year bachelor's degree program in education, making the school a college.

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)

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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