Fairmont State University
tuition & fees
$18,924
graduate tuition & fees
$21,486
acceptance rate
99%
Student Population
3,305
online students
835
Number of Programs
56
Financial Aid Amount
$7,721
SAT Scores
975
Graduation Rate
44%
Fairmont State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Fairmont, West Virginia. Fairmont State ranked 9th in West Virginia Colleges and 31st in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 3,305 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Fairmont State's acceptance rate is 98.62% last year (undergraduate school).
Fairmont State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Fairmont State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554-2470 |
| Phone | 304-367-4000 |
| WEB | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://fairmontstate.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/studentservices/veteran-services |
| Athletic | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/studentservices/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.fairmontstate.edu/student-services/accessibility |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Fairmont State University is 98.62% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.77%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98.62 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 33.77 % |
Tuition & Fees
Fairmont State's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,708 for West Virginia residents and $18,924 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.00% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,372).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,036 for West Virginia residents and $21,486 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.00% compared to the last year's rate.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,708 | $18,924 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,036 | $21,486 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,305 students have enrolled at Fairmont State (2024-2025). Among them, 835 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Fairmont State has 3,088 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 217 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,305 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,088 |
| Graduate Students | 217 |
| Online Enrollment | 835 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Fairmont State offers 56 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 9 out of the 56 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Fairmont State
| Number of programs | 56 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 9 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |