Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV · Public

Acceptance rate
99%
Average SAT
996
ACT midpoint
20
Enrollment
2,590
In-state tuition
$8,708
Out-of-state tuition
$18,924
Avg net price
$9,032
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 810 and 1070 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 20

Popular programs at Fairmont State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Business Administration, Management and Operations.70
2Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.67
3Psychology, General.54
4Criminal Justice and Corrections.52
5Education, General.35
6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.34
7International Relations and National Security Studies.29
8Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.26
9Political Science and Government.26
10Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.21
11Biology, General.18
12Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.14
13Information Science/Studies.13
14Computer and Information Sciences, General.12
15Accounting and Related Services.12
16Mathematics.11
17Health and Medical Administrative Services.11
18History.10
19Sociology.9
20Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.8

Showing top 20 of 31 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fairmont State University?

Fairmont State University has an acceptance rate of 99% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Fairmont State University?

Admitted students at Fairmont State University typically score between 810 and 1070 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Fairmont State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Fairmont State University is approximately $9,032 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Fairmont State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Fairmont State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.