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Fairmont State University

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,892

Cost of attendance at Fairmont State University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average $7,714
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,150

Cost of attendance at Fairmont State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average $16,279
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Fairmont State University was $11,277. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Fairmont State

Fairmont State net price calculator

$11,277

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average $11,259
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of Fairmont State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $11,277 $669 (6%) $8,697 $9,494 $12,329 $15,789 $16,106
2021 $10,608 $875 (9%) $8,285 $9,871 $12,104 $14,616 $16,177
2020 $9,733 $489 (5%) $7,595 $8,114 $11,075 $13,240 $14,246
2019 $9,244 $423 (5%) $7,449 $8,234 $11,184 $13,800 $15,120
2018 $8,821 $83 $8,014 $8,210 $10,844 $14,482 $13,975
2017 $8,738 $159 (2%) $7,295 $8,497 $10,612 $13,354 $14,350
2016 $8,897 $180 (2%) $7,703 $7,226 $8,846 $10,273 $10,524
2015 $8,717 $45 $7,239 $7,302 $9,771 $10,297 $11,657
2014 $8,672 -- $7,598 $7,775 $9,956 $10,543 $11,025

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Fairmont State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $20,914 $446 (2%) $7,892 $12,022 $1,000
2021 $20,468 No change $7,738 $11,730 $1,000
2020 $20,468 $950 (5%) $7,738 $11,730 $1,000
2019 $19,518 $38 $7,514 $11,004 $1,000
2018 $19,480 $754 (4%) $7,296 $11,184 $1,000
2017 $18,726 $680 (4%) $6,950 $10,776 $1,000
2016 $18,046 $908 (5%) $6,620 $10,426 $1,000
2015 $18,954 $482 (3%) $6,306 $11,648 $1,000
2014 $18,472 $498 (3%) $5,824 $11,648 $1,000
2013 $17,974 -- $5,326 $11,648 $1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Fairmont State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 1,058 dormitories available to its students at $5,624 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Fairmont State is $625 per month.
Does Fairmont State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Fairmont State for one academic year is $4,574, which works out to $508 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Fairmont State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Fairmont State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,000
  • If living off-campus, with family: $2,500
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $2,000
How much is Fairmont State application fees?
The application fee for graduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Fairmont State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Fairmont State University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $319 $487
For out-of-state students $705 $1,058

Housing and Meal

Fairmont State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Fairmont State University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,574 $5,624 N/A 0 1,058
2021 $4,574 $5,624 N/A 19 1,178
2020 $4,574 $5,624 N/A 19 1,192
2019 $4,440 $5,460 N/A 0 1,189
2018 $4,560 $5,096 N/A 19 1,144
2017 $4,544 $5,096 N/A 19 1,189
2016 $3,888 $4,878 N/A 19 838

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Fairmont State University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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