Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 98.5%
- Average SAT
- 935
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 820–1,050
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 21
- Total Enrollment
- 2,690
Admissions Overview
Fairmont State operates with open admission, accepting 98.49% of applicants. This means nearly every student who applies gets in, making it accessible to those seeking a college education without intense competition. The average SAT score is 935, with middle 50% scores ranging from 820 to 1050. These moderate test scores reflect the university's mission to serve students across a broad academic spectrum. The school draws 85.63% of its students from West Virginia, suggesting strong regional appeal. Fairmont State looks for students who want hands-on learning opportunities and personal attention, given its 12:1 student-faculty ratio and focus on undergraduate education in a small-town setting.