Fairmont State University
Fairmont State University is a public 4-year institution in Fairmont, WV. It enrolls about 3,307 students and admits roughly 99% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Fairmont, WV 26554 |
| County | Marion County |
| Enrollment | 3,307 |
| Acceptance rate | 99% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,979 / 1,964 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,454 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $18,372 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 48% |
| Transfer-out rate | 21% |
| Full-time retention rate | 64% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $10,993 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 450–560 |
| ACT middle 50% | 17–23 |
| Website | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/ |
| Phone | 3043674000 |
Admissions
About 1,979 students applied and 1,964 were admitted. Of those admitted, 673 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,454 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $18,372. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $10,993 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,019 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,713 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,166 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,588 |
| Over $110,000 | $9,661 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 745 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 48% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Fairmont State University is in Fairmont, WV, Marion County. Its coordinates are 39.4831, -80.1624.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fairmont State University?
About 99% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,979 applicants.
How much does Fairmont State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,454 for in-state students and $18,372 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Fairmont State University?
About 3,307 students are enrolled.