Fairmont State Board of Governors Freezes In-state Tuition—Reduces Out-of-State Tuition

Fairmont State University announced on Wednesday that it is freezing in-state tuition and consolidating out-of-state rates for the 2025 academic year, after receiving approval from the Board of Governors at their bi-monthly meeting. A full meeting recap will be released later this week.  

“Students are more cost conscious now than at any time in history,” said President Mike Davis. “I am pleased to say that West Virginian students will not see tuition increases next year. We have also simplified our tuition structure, reducing the cost so it is the same for every student coming from outside the state.”  

Fairmont State previously offered two different tuition rates for out-of-state students depending on where they called home. For those living in bordering states, a reduced “metro rate” was offered. Meanwhile, students recruited from further away, especially student-athletes, were assessed a higher “out of state” tuition rate.  

“Our healthy financial position allows us to keep tuition steady, so our students have predictability about what they are going to pay next year. This is especially important during this time of uncertainty with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid),” said Davis. “To be attractive to students across the nation, we must have a tuition rate that makes us competitive. Right now, we are less expensive than about 75 schools east of the Mississippi River but with this change that number jumps to more than 175. This is another way for us to demonstrate that we are affordable to a much wider audience and a major economic driver for the entire state.” 

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