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