Tuition & Fees Charts

Fairmont State University strives to offer an exceptional, transformative education at a reasonable price. We keep our tuition and fees low for in-state West Virginia students, and our rates for out-of-state students are lower than those of many other states’ public and private colleges and universities.

You can find information on our undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees below. Financial aid and scholarships are available if you need help paying for your education.

Estimated Costs Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Graduate Tuition & Fees

Estimated Costs for Undergraduates Living On Campus 

*The costs above represent the base cost for enrollment, housing, and food. Your final bill may be higher depending on your academic program, course selection, and housing and meal plan selections. 

Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance includes estimated 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. 

Undergraduate Tuition & Fee Chart 2024-2025

Rates are per semester and per credit hour up to 11 hours for undergraduate students. Undergraduates registered for 12 hours or more are considered to be full-time. The charges below are tuition and fees that are assessed to all students. There may be special fees, course fees, enhancement fees, E-Learning fees and/or program fees that are attached to certain courses or categories of students.

• "On Campus" tuition and fees apply to any student taking one or more hours on the Fairmont campus.

Graduate Tuition & Fee Chart 2024-2025 

Rates are per semester and per credit hour up to 8 hours for graduate students.  Graduates registered for 9 hours or more are considered to be full time.  The charges below are tuition and fees that are assessed to all students.  There may be special fees, course fees and/or program fees that are attached to certain courses or categories of students.  E-Learning fees are attached to all online classes.