Campus & Student Life at Fairmont State University

Home to about 3,573 undergraduates in 2020, Fairmont State University is a small, public university located in Fairmont, West Virginia. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Fairmont State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Fairmont State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Fairmont State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Fairmont State University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Fairmont State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Fairmont State University Disability Services.

Fairmont State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Fairmont State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Fairmont State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Fairmont State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,573 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,861 (80.1%). Part-time attendance was 712 (19.9%).

Fairmont State University is Ranked #2,293 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Fairmont State University is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Fairmont State University #2293 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Fairmont State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Fairmont State University Diversity Guide.

Fairmont State University Competes in the NCAA

Fairmont State University has a total of 309 student athletes, 213 men and 96 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Fairmont State University Athletics