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Fairmont State University is a public university in Fairmont, West Virginia, founded in 1865 as a teacher-training school, now offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees across liberal arts, business, nursing, education, aviation, and criminal justice. Students rave about small classes, helpful professors, welcoming community, frequent concerts, game nights, and intramurals.

State

West Virginia

Student Population

4,000

Acceptance Rate

96%

GPA Range

2.4-3.0

SAT Range

Not reported

Common Majors

Nursing, Criminal Justice, Business, Kinesiology, Education

"Professors offer personal guidance and roadmaps for success while campus buzzes with concerts, game nights, intramurals, and student organizations every week. We join service projects, leadership programs, and athletic events that build lasting community connections and school spirit."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$7,892 (in-state), $17,836 (out-of-state)

Conference

Mountain East Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75-76

Avg Women's Scores

89-90

Men's Team Notes

Fairmont State men’s golf averaged about 75–76 per player per round, with team totals near 302–303 over four counting scores. The falcons posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed MEC‑type events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Fairmont State women’s golf averaged about 89–90 per player per round, with team totals around 355–358 per 18 holes. The falcons turned in frequent 80s and 90s, fielded a developing roster, and gradually improved their low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Rick Johnson

Women's Coach

Rick Johnson

Men's Email

richard.johnson@fairmontstate.edu

Women's Email

richard.johnson@fairmontstate.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Rick Johnson leads Fairmont State men's golf as head coach in the MEC, posting T-4th at Wheeling Invitational and T-10th at UC Invitational early 2025-26. With extensive assistant support including Emily Holzopfel and mental coach Jarad Lewellen, he guides Falcons through regional events toward conference contention from the Fairmont campus.

Women's Coach Bio

Rick Johnson directs Fairmont State women's golf program alongside men's team in MEC competition. Supported by assistants Emily Holzopfel and Caden Moore from Fairmont base, his leadership emphasizes development through invitational play like Fairmont State Invitational, pursuing NCAA East Regionals.

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