Fairmont State University
ACEN AccreditedFairmont State University at a glance
- Fairmont State University reports a first-time NCLEX pass rate of 88%. Multi-year board data for this school is not yet published here.
- 3 nursing programs listed — ADN, BSN, RN-BSN offered on campus.
- Programmatic accreditation: ACEN.
- Programs Offered
- 3
- NCLEX Pass Rate
- 88%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
Nursing Programs at Fairmont State University(3)
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Admissions at Fairmont State University
- •Admission (acceptance) rate: No stated acceptance or admission percentage is published on official Fairmont State University (.edu) nursing pages.
- •Minimum GPA requirements:
- •– For Traditional ASN: minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for admission consideration.
- •– For high school applicants with 8 or fewer college credits: at least a 2.0 high school GPA or GED is required (students with 24+ college credits are exempt).
- •– In scoring sheet, applicants with ≥9 college credits are ranked with point tiers, e.g., 2.0–2.49 earns 0 points, 2.5–2.99 earns 2, 3.0–3.24 earns 3, etc. Higher GPAs (up to 3.75–4.0) yield more points.
- •TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) thresholds:
- •– A minimum composite TEAS score of 60 is required to apply to the ASN program.
- •– Fairmont State accepts TEAS V and VI (ATI TEAS), ADN TEAS—not PN TEAS.
- •– TEAS scores: allowed two attempts per calendar year; scores valid for 24 months. A 60 does not guarantee admission; composite scores in the mid- to upper-70s are recommended.
- •Prerequisites and waitlist notes:
- •– Traditional and Hybrid/Weekend ASN tracks have no prerequisite course requirements; however, Hybrid/Weekend students are advised to complete as many non-nursing courses beforehand.
- •– LPN to ASN track requires prerequisites: ENGL 1101 & 1102, PSYC 1101, NUTR 1110, and BIOL 1180/1181. CLEP exams may be used for NUTR and BIOL.
Based on publicly available information. Source
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Schedule & Format Flexibility at Fairmont State University
- •Online, Hybrid, or On‑Campus Delivery
- •Traditional ASN track: on‑campus course attendance with clinical rotations scheduled at various days/times. Source: College of Nursing page
- •LPN‑ASN track: asynchronous online evening coursework, with clinicals held two to three days per month in the Fairmont, WV region. Source: College of Nursing page
- •Weekend‑Hybrid ASN track: offered on weekends; format implies hybrid delivery (likely in‑person on weekends with possible online components), completed in four consecutive semesters including summer. Source: College of Nursing page
- •Nursing pharmacology courses: in Traditional ASN are delivered via hybrid format; in Weekend ASN they are asynchronous, online recorded lectures. Source: Program review PDF
- •LPN‑ASN synchronous delivery: most content delivered via synchronous online live classroom (e.g., BigBlueButton), except pharmacology which is asynchronous. Source: Program review PDF
- •Traditional BSN: courses predominately face‑to‑face; hybrid and virtual lectures may occur; materials available via Blackboard LMS. Source: Curriculum proposal ([fairmontstate.edu](https://www.fairmontstate.edu/_files/faculty-senate/curriculum-proposals/21-22-09_new_degree_program_traditio
Based on publicly available information. Source
Program-Specific Details
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Admission to ASN is competitive; Fairmont uses a scoring sheet that weights GPA, completed core courses (minimum grade of C), and TEAS sub-scores.
LPN‑ASN: evening program with asynchronous online coursework and synchronous online live sessions.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Traditional BSN: courses predominately face‑to‑face; hybrid and virtual lectures may occur.
RN-to-BSN Completion Program
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Admission to ASN is competitive; Fairmont uses a scoring sheet that weights GPA, completed core courses (minimum grade of C), and TEAS sub-scores.
Traditional ASN track: on‑campus course attendance with clinical rotations scheduled at various days/times.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.