Fairmont State University sits on a charming campus in Fairmont, West Virginia, a friendly city surrounded by nature. Here, winding rivers cut through the green hills of Appalachia, giving students unrivaled access to outdoor adventures. We turn opportunity, passion, and hard work into excellence in a vibrant, close-knit campus community where students and teachers become your friends for life. Enjoy the opportunities (and lower tuition) offered by a state university combined with the personal attention and campus atmosphere you’d expect from a small, private school. Our size lets you get real-world, hands-on experience sooner than you might at larger schools.