Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · Public · 2,590 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,434 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $8,679 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $10,505 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $11,184 |
| Over $110,000 | $6,945 |
| All incomes (average) | $9,032 |
Sticker tuition: $8,708 in-state, $18,924 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Average SAT
- 996
- Median ACT
- 20
- Students with Pell grants
- 34%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 44%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $46,857
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing32%
Business10%
Psychology8%
Criminal Justice7%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Education5%
Social Sciences4%
Computer Science2%
Biology & Life Sciences2%
Architecture2%
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