Tuition & net price

How much does Fairmont State University cost?

Published tuition is $8,708 in-state and $18,924 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $20,018 a year. After aid, families pay between $6,945 and $11,184 depending on income.

In-state tuition$8,708before aid
Out-of-state$18,924before aid
Lowest net price$6,945families under $30k
Highest net price$11,184families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $8,434 42%
$30,001–$48,000 $8,679 43%
$48,001–$75,000 $10,505 52%
$75,001–$110,000 $11,184 56%
Over $110,000 $6,945 35%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
34%
Take federal loans
39%
Typical repayment
$223/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

Money you do not have to repay

Grants and scholarships come off the price before you borrow anything. We list 1 tied to Fairmont State University.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in West Virginia.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Marshall University $9,162 $20,342 $22,022 $4,648
West Virginia University $10,104 $28,608 $26,415 $9,450
West Virginia University at Parkersburg $4,612 $9,124 $9,420 $723
American Public University System $8,400 $8,400 $18,768 $9,335
Davis & Elkins College $31,820 $31,820 $44,888 $15,999
West Virginia Wesleyan College $34,090 $34,090 $48,190 $12,611

Fairmont State University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Fairmont State University?
Published tuition is $8,708 for in-state students and $18,924 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Fairmont State University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $8,434 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $6,945.
What is the total cost of attendance at Fairmont State University?
$20,018 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Fairmont State University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $46,857 ten years after starting, against $21,000 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.