Fairmont State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Fairmont State’s 98.6% acceptance rate means admission is usually within reach, but it still requires test scores and most applicants submit the SAT. Aim for the upper end of the 820–1050 SAT range, with 1050 as a useful target, so your score matches the academic profile Fairmont State typically enrolls.
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Fairmont State University facts and stats
Fairmont State University enrolls about 3,090 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. Fairmont State has a freshman retention rate of 67% and a 6-year graduation rate of 44%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. Fairmont State is test-required for admissions.
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How do your scores compare at Fairmont State?
Key Fairmont State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 16
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Fairmont State requires SAT or ACT scores, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for retakes. With the Regular Decision deadline on August 16, fall senior-year test dates are likely too late, so aim to have any needed retake scores ready from the summer.
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What you'll actually pay
Fairmont State is a public university with in-state tuition of $8,424 and out-of-state tuition of $18,648. About 64% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.
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Fairmont State’s out-of-state tuition is $18,648, while in-state tuition is $8,424, with room and board adding about $11,686. Aid is an important part of the cost picture: 64% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $9,509. The average merit award is $7,603, which can further reduce the listed price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $25,291.
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28% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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