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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
2.6Above Average
99%
Open Admissions
47%
Graduation
About Fairmont State University
Fairmont State University is a public four-year institution located in Fairmont, West Virginia. With an enrollment of approximately 2,690 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 99%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 47%. Graduates earn a median salary of $46,857 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $9,055 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
99%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
47%
Enrollment
2,690
Total students
Median Earnings
$46,857
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,454
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,372
Per year
Average Net Price
$9,055
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
17 – 23
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
380
Median
485
75th
480
200800
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
20
75th
23
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$18,372/yr
In-State Tuition$8,454/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$9,055/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$36,220
10-Year Earnings
$468,570
ROI Multiple
12.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Fairmont State University
Student Outcomes
47%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$47k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,690
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
