Fairmont State University, which is located in Fairmont, West Virginia is a public university. At Fairmont State University, around 81% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 58% of the students are females and 42% are males. Finally, at FSU around 87% are white, 4% are Black or African American, and 3% belong to two or more races. Wendell R. Beitzel, Leroy Loggins, Perry Baker, and George C. Edwards are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. A total of 91 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission, and Higher Learning Commission.