Colleges · Fairmont
Colleges in Fairmont, WV
Fairmont is home to 2 colleges with about 3,944 students on campus. The largest is Fairmont State University. 3 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Fairmont
Students on campus
3,944fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Fairmont State University2,637 on campus
Most selective
Fairmont State Universityadmits 99% of applicants
Lowest net price
Fairmont State University$9,032 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Fairmont
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Fairmont
5 more colleges are within 30 miles of Fairmont.
West Virginia Junior College-BridgeportCareer school · For-profit · Bridgeport14.8 mi117 students
West Virginia Junior College-MorgantownUniversity or college · For-profit · Morgantown14.9 mi95 students
West Virginia UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Morgantown15 mi21,691 studentsSalem UniversityUniversity or college · For-profit · Salem26.1 mi452 studentsWaynesburg UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Waynesburg29.3 mi1,135 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Fairmont. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.