- Acceptance rate: 99% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 450–560 reading and writing, 360–510 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–23 composite
- Average net price: $10,993 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Fairmont State University reported: an acceptance rate of 99% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–23.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Fairmont State University reviews each application.
Fairmont State University GPA requirements
Fairmont State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Fairmont State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Fairmont State University acceptance rate
Fairmont State University admitted 1,928 of 1,955 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 99%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fairmont State University is a public 4-year university in Fairmont, West Virginia, with 3,088 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Fairmont State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 450 | 510 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 360 | 465 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 21 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 996 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Fairmont State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Fairmont State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,993 a year at Fairmont State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Fairmont State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Fairmont State University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Fairmont State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Fairmont State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–560 in reading and writing and 360–510 in math; ACT composite 17–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Fairmont State University look for?
Fairmont State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into Fairmont State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Fairmont State University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Fairmont State University accept?
Fairmont State University's acceptance rate was 99% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,928 of 1,955 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Fairmont State University?
A lot: Fairmont State University requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Fairmont State University test optional?
Check Fairmont State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Fairmont State University required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 78% sent SAT scores and 31% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at Fairmont State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,993 a year at Fairmont State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Fairmont State University?
Yes. Fairmont State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Fairmont State University consider legacy status?
No. Fairmont State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Fairmont State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Fairmont State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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