Fairmont State University

College of Nursing

Fairmont State University is a Public institution with a campus in Fairmont, West Virginia. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the West Virginia Board of Nursing. The Fairmont, West Virginia campus for Fairmont State University is located in a Town setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 3,307. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $8,708, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $18,924 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
  • LPN to Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN to RN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • School Nurse Certification

Visit the Fairmont State University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in West Virginia periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the West Virginia Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for West Virginia will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:3,307
Student-to-faculty ratio:12-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$8,708
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$18,924
Room and board:$11,686
Percent on financial aid:96%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:99%
SAT Reading Writing range:450-560
SAT Math range:380-480
ACT Composite range:17-23
ACT English range:16-23
ACT Math range:16-22

Student Profile

Male 43%
Female 57%
Full-Time 73%
Part-Time 27%
Undergraduate 93%
Graduate 7%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Fairmont State University. You can also see the Fairmont State University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia

  • Address: 1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
  • Phone Number: 304-367-4000

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Last updated: October 28, 2025

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