We aim to make applying for admission to Fairmont State University as simple as possible. Of course, the first step for all students is to apply for admission.
Once you have applied, you will be responsible for submitting several other key pieces of information. The lists below can help you keep track of what you'll need to submit to begin your time as a Falcon.
Notes: For priority registration, make sure all the pieces of your admission file are in and complete six weeks prior to the start of the semester. Double-check the requirements of your program, some ask for applications much earlier.
Fairmont State University requires students to have at least a 2.0 high school grade point average (GPA) and an 18 ACT composite or 950 SAT total score (870 combined Critical Reading and Math scores taken prior to March 2016) or at least a 3.0 high school GPA and SAT or ACT composite regardless of the score. Fairmont State may conditionally admit students who do not meet the basic admissions standards.
Students are highly encouraged but are not required to satisfy the following minimum high school units:
Fairmont State University may admit, by exception, students who do not meet the basic admissions standards.
Beginning with the Fall 2026 application cycle we will be adjusting our undergraduate admissions requirements to match the newest West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) standards.
Applicants will be eligible for regular admission if they meet one of the following sets of minimum qualifications:
1) A high school diploma with a high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and an ACT composite score of 18 or an SAT composite score of 960
Or
2) Meets high school equivalency exam requirements (e.g. GED, HiSet, or TASC) and an ACT composite score of at least 18 or an SAT composite score of 960
Or
3) A high school diploma with a high school GPA of 2.5
Or
4) An ACT score of 18 or an SAT composite of 960 (for applicants without a high school diploma or transcript e.g. home school students)
ACT and SAT scores will not be required for those applicants having graduated high school more than five years prior to seeking admission to the institution.
Applicants who do not meet these standards will still be considered for conditional admission through our Academic Success Program.
Note: Post-baccalaureate students who aren't seeking another degree are NOT eligible for federal financial aid.
Note: Not eligible for federal financial aid.
Students wishing to take courses at Fairmont State University while still in high school must meet the following criteria:
Students enrolled at another college or university and will be returning to that institution must have:
Note: All material must be received at least six weeks before the semester start date.
Fairmont State University recognizes certain examinations of the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students who participate in the AP program and wish to have their scores evaluated for credit should have their scores sent to the Office of Admissions. Students cannot receive credit for a score below 3 on any exam. Please refer to the Fairmont State Undergraduate Catalog for the list of examinations that are accepted for a grade of CR.
