Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other West Virginia schools with tuition changes from last year at West Virginia colleges tuition change page.
Fairmont State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,008 $17,836$12,022
2023-2024$8,454$18,372$13,486
Change % 2023-20245.57%3.01%12.18%
2024-2025$8,925$18,924$15,128
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Fairmont State University - COA
Fairmont State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Fairmont State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,460 $20,252$12,022
2023-2024$9,744$20,860$13,486
Change % 2023-20243.00%3.00%12.18%
2024-2025$10,037$21,486$15,128
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Fairmont State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$331$733
2023-2024$349$755
2024-2025$368$778
Graduate2022-2023$511$1,111
2023-2024$526$1,144
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.
Fairmont State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Fairmont State University - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-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$9,049$14,623
Shepherd University$8,642$19,082
West Liberty University$8,732$17,116

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

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

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,633$8,816$9,002$9,193$35,644
Out-of-State$18,762$19,159$19,565$19,980$77,466
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,816$9,002$9,193$9,388$36,399
Out-of-State$19,159$19,565$19,980$20,404$79,109
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$9,002$9,193$9,388$9,586$37,170
Out-of-State$19,565$19,980$20,404$20,836$80,786
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$9,193$9,388$9,586$9,789$37,957
Out-of-State$19,980$20,404$20,836$21,278$82,499
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,388$9,586$9,789$9,997$38,760
Out-of-State$20,404$20,836$21,278$21,729$84,248

Total College Costs Including 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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Fairmont State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,558$24,194$24,849$25,523$98,124
Out-of-State$33,687$34,538$35,412$36,310$139,946
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,194$24,849$25,523$26,216$100,782
Out-of-State$34,538$35,412$36,310$37,232$143,492
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$24,849$25,523$26,216$26,930$103,518
Out-of-State$35,412$36,310$37,232$38,180$147,134
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$25,523$26,216$26,930$27,665$106,335
Out-of-State$36,310$37,232$38,180$39,154$150,877
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,216$26,930$27,665$28,422$109,234
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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Fairmont State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$16,911$17,547$18,202$18,876$71,536
Out-of-State$27,040$27,891$28,765$29,663$113,358
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$17,547$18,202$18,876$19,569$74,194
Out-of-State$27,891$28,765$29,663$30,585$116,904
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$18,202$18,876$19,569$20,283$76,930
Out-of-State$28,765$29,663$30,585$31,533$120,546
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$18,876$19,569$20,283$21,018$79,747
Out-of-State$29,663$30,585$31,533$32,507$124,289
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$19,569$20,283$21,018$21,775$82,646
Out-of-State$30,585$31,533$32,507$33,508$128,133

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Fairmont State University.
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Fairmont State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,454$1,000$13,486$18,372$1,000 $13,486
Graduate$9,744 $1,000$13,486$20,860 $1,000$13,486

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