Fairmont State University

Fairmont, West Virginia

Public·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.36

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Fairmont State University is a public institution of higher education located in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States.

Rankings: #287 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #287 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #773 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
Tuition — In-State: $8,454▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $22,940
Room & Board: $11,486
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 96%
Avg Grant Aid: $7,034
Pell Grant Recipients: 41%
Tuition — Out-of-State: $18,372▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $32,858
Room & Board: $11,486
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 96%
Avg Grant Aid: $7,034
Pell Grant Recipients: 41%
Gas: ⛽ $4.18 / gal
Test Scores: SAT 830–1040▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 830–1040
SAT ERW: 450–560
SAT Math: 380–480
ACT Composite: 17–23
Admit Rate: 99%
Avg HS GPA: 3.36
Total Enrollment: 3,307
Undergrad: 3,060
Graduate: 247
Student-Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Retention Rate: 64%
Graduation Rate: 48%
Official Portal: Visit University Site ↗

1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, West Virginia, 26554-2470