Fairmont State Admission Requirements
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Fairmont State Admission Overview
Fairmont State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Fairmont State admitted 98.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (B+) and SAT 810-1070 / ACT 17-23. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fairmont State requires the SAT or ACT.
Fairmont State Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Fairmont State University
Acceptance Rate
The Fairmont State acceptance rate is 98.6%. Last year, 1,928 of 1,955 applicants were admitted. That is the 15th lowest acceptance rate in West Virginia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Fairmont State and can you get accepted?
Fairmont State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Fairmont State University typically 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. 34% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fairmont State GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.36Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Fairmont State typically have around a 3.36 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades.
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 2024
Fairmont State SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
810-1070Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
78%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 450
- Math 360
- Composite 810
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 510
- Composite 1070
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Fairmont State typically score around a 940 SAT (middle 50% 810–1070) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 29th percentile nationally. Fairmont State ranks #14 in the state of West Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 810 to 1070
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 940 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fairmont State ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
17-23Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
31%25th Percentile Scores
- English 16
- Math 16
- Composite 17
75th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 21
- Composite 23
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Fairmont State typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Fairmont State places #10 among colleges in West Virginia for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 23
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Fairmont State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Fairmont State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Fairmont State is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 98.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237367.
GPA calculator: Fairmont State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026