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Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554

Official telephone: (304) 367-4892
Toll-free telephone: (800) 641-5678
Fax number: (304) 367-4938
Website: www.fairmontstate.edu
Fairmont State University
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Amie M. Fazalare,
Director of Recruiting
Contacting the office: 304 367-4892
800 641-5678, extension 2 (toll free)
304 367-4938 (fax)
admit@fairmontstate.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 8%
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum composite ACT score of 18 and minimum 2.0 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required
Foreign language: 2 required
History: 1 required
Lab: 3 required
Math: 4 required
Science: 3 required
Social studies: 2 required
Academic electives: 8 required
Total: 24 required
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • R.N. required of nursing program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.29
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 68%
Average SAT I: 471 verbal, 462 math, 932 combined
Average ACT: 20 English, 19 math, 21 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 17 - 23
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 17%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 83%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,943
Number of applicants offered admission: 1,930 (66%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 826 (43%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 97%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 12%
Room deposit amount: $200, refundable until May 31.
Admission may be deferred: no

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We presume you are visiting this web site because you are ready to take your life in a new direction. A great place to begin can be found at http://www.fairmontstate.edu/admissions/default.asp!

Fairmont State has two great institutions in one. 

Pierpont Community and Technical College, a division of Fairmont State University, offers a variety of two-year associate degrees, one-year certificates, skill-sets and more!  Pierpont C&TC offers classes on the main campus of Fairmont State University as well as more than 15 off-campus sites spanning 13 counties in West Virginia.

Pierpont C&TC can be your destination or a step on the ladder to success. Fairmont State University offers more than 90 baccalaureate degrees as well as a growing assortment of associate and graduate degrees.  There are more than 80 student clubs and organizations, and everything from sporting events to concerts, plays and special guest speakers.  There's something for everyone at Fairmont State!
 
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