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.

2025-2026 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
Program Fees	$600	$600	$600
Course Fees	$480	$480	$480
Housing & Food	Indirect Cost	$13,194	Indirect Cost
Direct Costs Subtotal	$9,788	$22,982	$9,788
Indirect Costs
Housing & Food	$8,060	Direct Cost	$13,530
Books & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Transportation	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Personal	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Indirect Costs Subtotal	$12,060	$4,000	$17,530
Total	$21,848	$26,982	$27,318

Out of State

Direct Costs	Living with Relative	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$13,064	$13,064	$13,064
Program Fees	$600	$600	$600
Course Fees	$480	$480	$480
Housing & Food	Indirect Cost	$13,194	Indirect Cost
Direct Costs Subtotal	$14,144	$27,338	$14,144
Indirect Costs
Housing & Food	$8,060	Direct Cost	$13,530
Books & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Transportation	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Personal	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Indirect Costs Subtotal	$12,060	$4,000	$17,530
Total	$26,204	$31,338	$31,674

NOTE: The amounts listed above are estimates. Actual charges will be based on your major and courses. Housing and meal plan charges will be based on your selections if living on campus.

Additional information on estimated costs:

Tuition & Fees - Based on full-time enrollment of 12 credit hours or more each semester.
Books/Supplies - Average amount based on full-time enrollment.
On-Campus Room - Based on the median residence hall rate.
Food - An estimate for 3 meals per day.
Transportation - An amount sufficient to cover average driving costs to campus.
Personal - Miscellaneous personal items for the academic year.

2025-2026 Graduate Estimated Cost of Attendance

In State

Direct Costs	Living with Relative	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$10,337	$10,337	$10,337
Housing & Food	Indirect Cost	$13,194	Indirect Cost
Program Fee	$800	$800	$800
Direct Costs Subtotal	$11,137	$24,331	$11,137
Indirect Costs
Housing & Food	$8,060	Direct Cost	$13,530
Books & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Transportation	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Personal	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Indirect Costs Subtotal	$12,060	$4,000	$17,530
Total	$23,197	$28,331	$28,667

Out of State

Direct Costs	Living with Relative	Living on Campus	Living Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$22,131	$22,131	$22,131
Housing & Food	Indirect Cost	$13,194	Indirect Cost
Program Fee	$800	$800	$800
Direct Costs Subtotal	$22,931	$36,125	$22,931
Indirect Costs
Housing & Food	$8,060	Direct Cost	$13,530
Books & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Transportation	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Personal	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Indirect Costs Subtotal	$12,060	$4,000	$17,530
Total	34,991	$40,125	$40,461

Virtual

Direct Costs	Living with Relative	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$9,804	$9,804	$9,804
Housing & Food	Indirect Cost	$13,194	Indirect Cost
Direct Costs Subtotal	$9,804	$22,998	$9,804
Indirect Costs
Housing & Food	$8,060	Direct Cost	$13,530
Books & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Transportation	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Personal	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Indirect Costs Subtotal	$12,060	$4,000	$17,530
Total	$21,864	$26,998	$27,334

NOTE: The amounts listed above are estimates. Actual charges will be based on your major and courses. Housing and meal plan charges will be based on your selections if living on campus.

Additional information on estimated costs:

Tuition & Fees - Based on full-time enrollment of 9 credit hours or more each semester.
Books/Supplies - Average amount based on full-time enrollment.
On-Campus Room - Based on the median residence hall rate.
Food - An estimate for 3 meals per day.
Transportation - An amount sufficient to cover average driving costs to campus.
Personal - Miscellaneous personal items for the academic year.

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

2024-2025 Graduate Estimated Cost of Attendance

In State

Direct Costs	Living with Relative	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$10,036	$10,036	$10,036
Room & Board*	$6,500	$9,326	$9,326
Sub Total Direct	$16,536	$19,362	$19,362
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	$20,036	$22,362	$22,862

Out of State

Direct Costs	Living on Campus	Living Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$21,486	$21,486
Room & Board*	$9,326	$9,326
Sub Total Direct	$30,812	$30,812
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	$33,812	$34,312

Notes on Costs:

Full Time - defined as 9 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:

College of Science & Technology Program Fees: $400.00/per semester
College of Liberal Arts-Social Science Program Fees: $400.00/per semester
College of Business & Aviation Program Fees: $400.00/per semester
College of Education, Health & Human Performance Program Fees: $400.00/per semester
Graduate Architecture Program Fees: $400.00/per semester