Overview
Student Population
| Location | Fairmont, West Virginia |
| Online | fairmontstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Fairmont, West Virginia, Fairmont State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,439 prospective students applied, and 2,301 were granted admission. Of those admitted 800 enrolled in the school. 2,959 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 889 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $5,888 plus fees of $1,850. Fairmont State is ranked 868 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Fairmont State is rated within the lower 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Fairmont State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#868 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#381 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in West Virginia
#6 in Best Public Colleges in West Virginia
#8 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1110 |
| ACT | 18/22 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
West Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,850 |
| Room and Board | $9,730 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,468 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,850 |
| Room and Board | $9,730 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,332 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 21% |
| Business | 18% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Engineering Technology | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237367 IPEDS survey data for Fairmont State University.
Current students may use the Fairmont State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.