Fairmont is a city in West Virginia and it is the county seat of Marion county. Its population is 32,847. There are 6 colleges near Fairmont, West Virginia - all public schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 30 miles from Fairmont. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 28,955 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $15,385 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 86.49% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,043.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont State University In Fairmont |
Public four-years |
$18,924 ($8,708) | $21,486 ($10,036) | 3,305 | 14 to 1 |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College In Fairmont |
Public 2-4 years |
$13,660 ($5,762) | Not Offered | 1,938 | 21 to 1 |
| Monongalia County Technical Education Center 13.8 miles from Fairmont |
Public less than 2-years |
$4,915 | Not Offered | 43 | 14 to 1 |
| West Virginia University 15.1 miles from Fairmont |
Public four-years |
$28,608 ($10,104) | $29,538 ($11,412) | 23,643 | 19 to 1 |
| United Technical Center 16.0 miles from Fairmont |
Public less than 2-years |
$4,700 | Not Offered | 10 | 3 to 1 |
| Greene County Career and Technology Center 28.8 miles from Fairmont |
Public less than 2-years |
$21,500 | Not Offered | 16 | 7 to 1 |
