Fairmont State University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Fairmont State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

98.5%

Admission Difficulty for Fairmont State University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Fairmont State is 98.5%. Its admission rate is the 15th lowest in West Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Fairmont State and can you get accepted?

Fairmont State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,897 out of the 1,926 who applied were admitted.

Fairmont State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Fairmont State ?

98% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Fairmont State University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.36 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 940 on the SAT
Score 20 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Fairmont State GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.36

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Fairmont State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Fairmont State are to have around a 3.36 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.36 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Fairmont State accepts 98% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Fairmont State is 3.36 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #9 in West Virginia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Fairmont State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

820-1050

Applicants Submitting SAT

80%

SAT Scores for Fairmont State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	450
Math 25th Percentile	370
Composite 25th Percentile	820

SAT Scores for Fairmont State University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	560
Math 75th Percentile	490
Composite 75th Percentile	1050
Average SAT Score	940

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Fairmont State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Fairmont State is 940 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 820-1050. Students who get into Fairmont State University score in the top 88 percent of all SAT test takers.. Fairmont State ranks #17 in the state of West Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 940 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Fairmont State regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 820 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 820, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 700, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 80 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 940 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 935, you have around a 98% chance of being admitted. A 1050 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 99% chance of getting in.

Fairmont State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1050 and Above	Good	>99%
935 to 1050	Avg +	98%-99%
820 to 935	Avg -	96%-98%
705 to 820	Reach	93%-96%
Less than 705	Low	<93%

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Fairmont State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-23

Applicants Submitting ACT

61%

ACT Scores for Fairmont State University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	17
Math 25th Percentile	17
Composite 25th Percentile	18

ACT Scores for Fairmont State University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	23
Math 75th Percentile	23
Composite 75th Percentile	23
Average ACT Score	20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Fairmont State ?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Fairmont State is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 23. The school ranks #9 in West Virginia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 61 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Fairmont State University.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Fairmont State for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 98% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 99% with a 23 ACT score.

Fairmont State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23 and Above	Good	>99%
20 to 23	Avg +	98%-99%
18 to 20	Avg -	97%-98%
16 to 18	Reach	95%-97%
Less than 16	Low	<95%

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High School Class Rank

69% of Fairmont State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Fairmont State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	10%
Top 25% of class	33%
Top 50% of class	69%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fairmont State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,181	745	1,926
Accepted	1,166	731	1,897
Acceptance Rate	99%	98%	98%
Enrolled	370	331	701
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	32%	45%	37%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Fairmont State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Fairmont State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Fairmont State University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Fairmont State University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Fairmont State University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.36 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 940 and ACT of 20 will almost guarantee your admission.