by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Fairmont State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Fairmont State University amounted to $8,708 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $18,924. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for came to $2,082 in-state and $2,294 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,626 | $16,630 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,294 |
| Total | $8,708 | $18,924 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Fairmont State University cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Fairmont State University prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Fairmont State University sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Fairmont State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Fairmont State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,946 | $14,992 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,022 | $15,638 |
| One Year Ago | $6,468 | $16,174 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,626 | $16,630 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Fairmont State has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.8%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $19,457 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.35%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $8,999. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.34%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $19,555.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,999 | $19,555 |
| In 2 Years | $9,300 | $20,207 |
| In 3 Years | $9,611 | $20,881 |
| In 4 Years | $9,932 | $21,577 |
| In 5 Years | $10,264 | $22,296 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $82,220, or close to $37,842 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Fairmont State University, go to the Fairmont State University Financial Aid page.
