Fairmont, WV
Fairmont State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 99% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,712 | 2,315 | 780 | 85% |
| 2020 | 2,439 | 2,301 | 800 | 94% |
| 2021 | 1,767 | 1,745 | 655 | 99% |
| 2022 | 1,926 | 1,897 | 701 | 98% |
| 2023 | 1,979 | 1,964 | 673 | 99% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,214 of 1,221 women and 749 of 757 men were admitted.
Policy: Required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Fairmont State University has an acceptance rate of 99% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,964 of 1,979 applicants.
Less Selective. Fairmont State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,979 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 673 enrolled.
Yes. Fairmont State University requires admission test scores to be considered for admission.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 99% — it has become less selective.