Fairmont State University
Former name | West Virginia Normal School at Fairmont (1865–1867) Fairmont State Normal School (1867–1931) Fairmont State Teachers College (1931–1944) Fairmont State College (1944–2004) |
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| Motto | "Scholarship, Opportunity, Achievement, Responsibility" |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | February 27, 1865 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliations | WVHEPC |
| Endowment | $32.1 million (2022) |
| President | Mike Davis |
Academic staff | 597 |
Administrative staff | 450 |
| Students | 3,200 |
| Undergraduates | Approx. 2900 |
| Postgraduates | Approx. 300 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Distant town, 120 acres (0.49 km2) |
| Other campuses | |
| Newspaper | The Columns |
| Colors | Maroon and white |
| Nicknames | Falcons |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – MEC |
| Mascot | Freddie |
| Website | fairmontstate.edu |
Fairmont State University is a public university in Fairmont, West Virginia.