Undergraduate 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 and fees is around the average amount ($8,815) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,830.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Fairmont State is $8,925 for West Virginia residents and $18,924 for out-of-state students which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
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. 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.
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 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,744 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $20,860 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($9,877) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is 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 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition 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 tuition per credit hour is $349 for West Virginia residents and $755 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $526 for West Virginia residents and $1,144 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $331 | $733 |
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2023-2024 | $349 | $755 |
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2024-2025 | $368 | $778 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $511 | $1,111 |
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2023-2024 | $526 | $1,144 |
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2024-2025 | $541 | $1,178 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Fairmont State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Fairmont State University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Fairmont State University | $8,454 | $18,372 |
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West Virginia University | $9,648 | $27,360 |
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Marshall University | $8,942 | $20,294 |
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West Virginia State University | $9,049 | $14,623 |
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Shepherd University | $8,642 | $19,082 |
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West Liberty University | $8,732 | $17,116 |