Paying for Fairmont State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,454 5.57%	$18,372 3.01%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,744 3.00%	$20,860 3.00%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Fairmont State University (Fairmont State) are $8,454 for West Virginia residents and $18,372 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,983 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,647. It could cover 36.18% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,293 for West Virginia residents and $26,211 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Fairmont State's 4-year tuition is $35,644 for West Virginia residents and $77,466 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $98,124 for West Virginia residents and $139,946 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Fairmont State University is $8,454 for West Virginia residents and $18,372 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.57% for West Virginia residents and increased by 3.01% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($8,869) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,983.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Fairmont State is $8,925 for West Virginia residents and $18,924 for out-of-state students, a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Fairmont State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,008	$17,836	$12,022
2023-2024	$8,454	$18,372	$13,486
Change % 2023-2024	5.57%	3.01%	12.18%
2024-2025	$8,925	$18,924	$15,128

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,744 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $20,860. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,917) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,418.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Fairmont State is $10,037 for West Virginia residents and $21,486 for out-of-state students , a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Fairmont State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,460	$20,252	$12,022
2023-2024	$9,744	$20,860	$13,486
Change % 2023-2024	3.00%	3.00%	12.18%
2024-2025	$10,037	$21,486	$15,128

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Fairmont State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $342 for West Virginia residents and $755 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $527 for West Virginia residents and $1,145 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$331	$733
	2023-2024	$342	$755
	2024-2025	$353	$778
Graduate	2022-2023	$511	$1,111
	2023-2024	$527	$1,145
	2024-2025	$544	$1,180

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,486. The Living costs increased by 12.18% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Fairmont State's 2024 on-campus COA is $22,940 for state residents and $32,858 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $22,940 for state residents and $32,858 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Fairmont State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,454
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$18,372
Room & Board	$11,486	$11,486
Personal Expenses	$2,000	$2,000
Books & Supplies	$1,000
COA (In-State)	$22,940	$22,940
COA (Out-of-State)	$32,858	$32,858

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Fairmont State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Fairmont State is $35,644 for West Virginia residents and $77,466 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Fairmont State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,633	$8,816	$9,002	$9,193	$35,644
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,762	$19,159	$19,565	$19,980	$77,466
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,816	$9,002	$9,193	$9,388	$36,399
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,159	$19,565	$19,980	$20,404	$79,109
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,002	$9,193	$9,388	$9,586	$37,170
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,565	$19,980	$20,404	$20,836	$80,786
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,193	$9,388	$9,586	$9,789	$37,957
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$19,980	$20,404	$20,836	$21,278	$82,499
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,388	$9,586	$9,789	$9,997	$38,760
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$20,404	$20,836	$21,278	$21,729	$84,248

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $98,124 for West Virginia residents and $139,946 for out-of-state students.

Fairmont State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,558	$24,194	$24,849	$25,523	$98,124
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,687	$34,538	$35,412	$36,310	$139,946
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,194	$24,849	$25,523	$26,216	$100,782
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,538	$35,412	$36,310	$37,232	$143,492
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,849	$25,523	$26,216	$26,930	$103,518
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,412	$36,310	$37,232	$38,180	$147,134
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,523	$26,216	$26,930	$27,665	$106,335
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,310	$37,232	$38,180	$39,154	$150,877
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,216	$26,930	$27,665	$28,422	$109,234
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,232	$38,180	$39,154	$40,155	$154,721

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $71,536 for West Virginia residents and $113,358 for out-of-state students.

Fairmont State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,911	$17,547	$18,202	$18,876	$71,536
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,040	$27,891	$28,765	$29,663	$113,358
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,547	$18,202	$18,876	$19,569	$74,194
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,891	$28,765	$29,663	$30,585	$116,904
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,202	$18,876	$19,569	$20,283	$76,930
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,765	$29,663	$30,585	$31,533	$120,546
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$18,876	$19,569	$20,283	$21,018	$79,747
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,663	$30,585	$31,533	$32,507	$124,289
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$19,569	$20,283	$21,018	$21,775	$82,646
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,585	$31,533	$32,507	$33,508	$128,133

	In-State	Out-of-State
Fairmont State University	$8,454	$18,372
West Virginia University	$9,648	$27,360
Marshall University	$8,942	$20,294
West Virginia State University	$9,499	$15,219
Shepherd University	$8,642	$19,082
West Liberty University	$8,732	$17,116