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HAPPY HOLIDAYS — Fairmont State University is closed for Winter Break

Happy Holidays from Fairmont State University. The University is closed from 4 p.m. Friday, December 20 through Thursday, January 2. Fairmont State will reopen on Friday, January 3.

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Cost of Attendance Impact

Cost of Attendance

The Estimated Cost of Attendance includes direct and indirect educational expenses for a full-time student during the fall and spring semesters. Direct costs are those paid to the university, such as tuition and fees. Indirect costs are other expenses you may have, such as rent or books and supplies.

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Actual charges will be available approximately one month before the start of the semester once you are registered for courses. To view your billing statement, log into your myFairmontState account, navigate to the Quick Links section, and select Pay/View My Bill. 

2024-2025 Undergraduate Estimated Cost of Attendance

In State

Direct Costs Living with Relative Living On Campus Living Off Campus
Tuition & Fees $8,708 $8,708 $8,708
Room & Food* $6,500 $9,470 $9,470
Sub Total Direct $15,208 $18,178 $18,178
Indirect Costs      
Books & Supplies $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Transportation $1,500 $1,000 $1,500
Personal $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Sub Total Indirect $3,500 $3,000 $3,500
Total $18,708 $21,178 $21,678

Out of State

Direct Costs

Living On Campus

Living Off Campus
Tuition & Fees $18,924 $18,924
Room & Food* $9,470 $9,470
Sub Total Direct $28,394 $28,394
Indirect Costs    
Books & Supplies $1,000 $1,000
Transportation $1,000 $1,500
Personal $1,000 $1,000
Sub Total Indirect $3,000 $3,500
Total $31,394 $31,894

Metro Rate

Direct Costs Living On Campus Living Off Campus living At Home
Tuition & Fees $13,064 $13,064 $13,064
Room & Board* $9,470 $9,470 $6,500
Sub Total Direct $22,534 $22,534 $19,564
Indirect Costs      
Books & Supplies $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Transportation $1,000 $1,500 $1,500
Personal $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Sub Total Indirect $3,000 $3,500 $3,500
Total $25,534 $26,034 $23,064

* Fees based on double occupancy rate and 15 meals per week.  Cost may vary based on selection.
Note: all fees are for academic year 2024-2025 and are subject to change.

** Metro Residents must reside in one of the following states:

  • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, or Kentucky and
  • Must be a first time attending student at Fairmont State University, current students are excluded.

Notes on Costs

  • Full Time - defined as 12 or more credit hours each term
  • Tuition - based on the location of all classes being on the main campus
  • Books/Supplies - equal to the average from a random sample of student schedules
  • On-Campus Room - average room costs for college residence hall, rent, and reasonable utilities
  • Food - reasonable amount to account for 3 meals per day while classes are in session
  • Transportation - an amount sufficient to cover daily driving costs to classes and minimal trips to permanent residence
  • Personal - miscellaneous personal items for the academic year; commuter budget also includes an allowance for costs associated with maintaining student in parents' household

The following additional fees, among others, may be charged as applicable:

  • New Student/Registration Fee: $150.00/one-time fee
  • College of Nursing Program Fees: $700.00/per semester
  • College of Business & Aviation Program Fees: $300.00/per semester
  • Undergrad Architecture Program Fees: $400.00/per semester
  • College of Science & Technology Program Fees: $300.00/per semester
  • College of Liberal Arts Program Fees: $250.00/per semester
  • College of Education, Health & Human Performance Program Fees:  $300.00/per semester
  • Exploratory Program Fees:  $100.00/per semester