Fairmont State University Acceptance Rate
Fairmont, West Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,979
- Admitted
- 1,964
- Yield
- 34.3%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Fairmont State University's acceptance rate has risen from 66.5% in 2014–15 to 99.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,798 to 1,979 (-29%) over that period.
Its 99.2% rate makes Fairmont State University more selective than about 2% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 6%.
Fairmont State University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 34.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,798 | 1,861 | 66.5% | 757 |
| 2015–16 | 3,019 | 1,956 | 64.8% | 824 |
| 2016–17 | 3,430 | 2,228 | 65% | 816 |
| 2017–18 | 2,630 | 1,857 | 70.6% | 763 |
| 2018–19 | 2,409 | 2,283 | 94.8% | 840 |
| 2019–20 | 2,712 | 2,315 | 85.4% | 780 |
| 2020–21 | 2,439 | 2,301 | 94.3% | 800 |
| 2021–22 | 1,767 | 1,745 | 98.8% | 655 |
| 2022–23 | 1,926 | 1,897 | 98.5% | 701 |
| 2023–24 | 1,979 | 1,964 | 99.2% | 673 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,221 | 1,214 | 99.4% |
| Men | 757 | 749 | 98.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–560 | 75% |
| SAT Math | 380–480 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 37% |
How Fairmont State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Fairmont State University's acceptance rate?
Fairmont State University's acceptance rate is 99.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,964 admitted of 1,979 applicants).
Is Fairmont State University test optional?
Fairmont State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Fairmont State University?
Fairmont State University received 1,979 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,964.
What SAT score do you need for Fairmont State University?
Admitted students at Fairmont State University typically scored 450–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 380–480 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Fairmont State University getting harder to get into?
Fairmont State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.5% in 2014–15 to 99.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.fairmontstate.edu/.