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Fairmont State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Fairmont State University men's football recruiting profile. Fairmont State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Mountain East Conference from Fairmont, West Virginia. Led by head coach Luke Barker, Fairmont State University pairs a 99% acceptance rate with a 44% graduation rate and a $11,328 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
100
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mountain East Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,749
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
99%
State
West Virginia
City
Fairmont
Address
1201 Locust Ave

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 55% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%46%'21-2238%'22-2373%'23-2464%'24-2555%'25-26
Staff
Zack Johnson
Football Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
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Brady Swiger
Football Student Assistant Coach
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Kaden Hayes
Football Student Assistant Coach
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Adam White
Director of Football Operations / Recruiting Coordinator / Tight Ends
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Luke Barker
Head Football Coach
(304) 367-4117·View profile
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 24% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
67%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
44%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$41,197
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$46,857
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 81% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$6,746
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$16,750
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,686
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$11,328
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 8% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,308,587
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$151,284
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (304) 367-4000

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