Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Shepherd's SAT midpoint is 69 points higher than Fairmont State's
SAT midpoint - 2
Fairmont State's yield is 2 pts higher than Shepherd's
Yield rate - 3
Shepherd admits 97% vs. 99% at Fairmont State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Fairmont StateOpen
- ShepherdOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Fairmont StateTest scores required
- ShepherdTest-optional
How they read a record
Fairmont State
GPA and the high school record are required.
Shepherd
GPA is required.
What they look at
| Factor | Fairmont State | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why