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Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University is a public university in a distant town with 3,060 students and a 99% acceptance rate.

Fairmont, West Virginia · Public · Town, distant · 3,060 students

NCAA Division II · Mountain East Conference

Admission rate

99%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

996

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

17–23

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$9,032

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

44%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

64%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$46,857

10 years after entry

Students

3,060

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$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

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management69
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse51
Exercise Science and Kinesiology41
Education41
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies38
General Studies38
Psychology31
National Security Policy Studies31
Show the other 27 majors
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician17
English Language and Literature17
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology14
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician12
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology11
Printing Press Operator11
Computer and Information Sciences11
Health/Health Care Administration/Management10
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians9
Biology/Biological Sciences9
Fine/Studio Arts8
Political Science and Government8
History7
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician7
Sociology6
Information Science/Studies6
Surveying Engineering5
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other5
Organizational Leadership4
Chemistry3
Accounting3
Public Health Education and Promotion3
Spanish Language and Literature2
Mathematics2
Forensic Science and Technology2
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Fairmont, WV

55,649 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

North Central West Virginia (CKB)

Nearest hub airport

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.7 of 20

Elevation

1,076 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

24°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

25.5 in

Days at 90°F or higher

8 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$940 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size