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Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV
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Admit Rate
99%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$20,018
$30,234 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional§ (source: Fairmont State University admissions checklist · 2026-27 · accessed Nov 2, 2026)

A high school GPA of 2.5 or higher needs no test. A GPA of at least 2.0 with an ACT of 18 or SAT of 960 is a second route.

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

Overall
99%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

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Mid-50% SAT
830-1040 (SAT evidence-based reading + math, 25th-75th percentile)† (source: IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023)
SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Business Administration
  2. 2Nursing
  3. 3Education
  4. 4Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  5. 5Criminal Justice
  6. 6General Studies
  7. 7Psychology
  8. 8National Security Policy Studies
  9. 9Political Science
  10. 10English

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so Fairmont State University may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines‡ (source: Fairmont State University 2026-27 catalog · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)
Rolling Admission
Not publicly reported · Non-binding
Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division II
Varsity sports (12)
BaseballBasketballCross countryFootballGolfGymnasticsSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisVolleyballWrestling
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$20,018* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$30,234* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $8,708* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $18,924* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$8,434
$30,001 – $48,000
$8,679
$48,001 – $75,000
$10,505
$75,001 – $110,000
$11,184
Over $110,000
$6,945

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

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Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Fairmont, WV· Small City
Undergraduates
3,060
Setting
Small City
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023

‡Fairmont State University 2026-27 catalog · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

§Fairmont State University admissions checklist · 2026-27 · accessed Nov 2, 2026

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