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.
| Direct Cost | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $8,708 | $13,064 |
| Residence Hall (Morrow Hall, Double Room) |
$3,428 | $3,428 |
| Meal Plan (Eating Made Easy Plan) | $4,450 | $4,450 |
*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.
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.
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.
| Hours | Resident | Metro | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hr | $351 | $533 | $777 |
| 2 Hrs | $702 | $1,066 | $1,554 |
| 3 Hrs | $1,053 | $1,599 | $2,331 |
| 4 Hrs | $1,404 | $2,132 | $3,108 |
| 5 Hrs | $1,755 | $2,665 | $3,885 |
| 6 Hrs | $2,106 | $3,198 | $4,662 |
| 7 Hrs | $2,457 | $3,731 | $5,439 |
| 8 Hrs | $2,808 | $4,264 | $6,216 |
| 9 Hrs | $3,159 | $4,797 | $6,993 |
| 10 Hrs | $3,510 | $5,330 | $7,770 |
| 11 Hrs | $3,861 | $5,863 | $8,547 |
| 12+ Hrs | $4,354 | $6,532 | $9,462 |
| Hours | College of Nursing | College of Business & Aviation | College of Science & Technology | Undergrad Architecture | College of Liberal Arts | College of Education, Health & Human Performance | Exploratory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hr | $59 | $25 | $25 | $34 | $21 | $25 | $9 |
| 2 Hrs | $118 | $50 | $50 | $68 | $42 | $50 | $18 |
| 3 Hrs | $177 | $75 | $75 | $102 | $63 | $75 | $27 |
| 4 Hrs | $236 | $100 | $100 | $136 | $84 | $100 | $36 |
| 5 Hrs | $295 | $125 | $125 | $170 | $105 | $125 | $45 |
| 6 Hrs | $354 | $150 | $150 | $204 | $126 | $150 | $54 |
| 7 Hrs | $413 | $175 | $175 | $238 | $147 | $175 | $63 |
| 8 Hrs | $472 | $200 | $200 | $272 | $168 | $200 | $72 |
| 9 Hrs | $531 | $225 | $225 | $306 | $189 | $225 | $81 |
| 10 Hrs | $590 | $250 | $250 | $340 | $210 | $250 | $90 |
| 11 Hrs | $649 | $275 | $275 | $374 | $231 | $275 | $99 |
| 12+ Hrs | $700 | $300 | $300 | $400 | $250 | $300 | $100 |
| Course Fee | $20 | Per Credit Hour |
| E-Learning Fee (charged for virtual classes only) | $60 | Per Credit Hour |
| New Student/Registration Fee | $180 | One-time fee |
| Hours | Resident | Metro/Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hr | $195 | $393 |
| 2 Hrs | $390 | $786 |
| 3 Hrs | $585 | $1,179 |
| 4 Hrs | $780 | $1,572 |
| 5 Hrs | $975 | $1,965 |
| 6 Hrs | $1,170 | $2,358 |
| 7 Hrs | $1,365 | $2,751 |
| 8 Hrs | $1,560 | $3,144 |
| 9 Hrs | $1,751 | $3,529 |
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.
| Hours | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hr | $543 | $1,179 |
| 2 Hrs | $1,086 | $2,358 |
| 3 Hrs | $1,629 | $3,537 |
| 4 Hrs | $2,172 | $4,716 |
| 5 Hrs | $2,715 | $5,895 |
| 6 Hrs | $3,258 | $7,074 |
| 7 Hrs | $3,801 | $8,253 |
| 8 Hrs | $4,344 | $9,432 |
| 9 Hrs | $5,018 | $10,743 |
All fully virtual programs will be assessed the virtual rate below regardless if the student is a resident or non-resident. The e-learning fee is included in the amounts listed per credit hour. The list of programs that are currently eligible for this rate are listed below.
| Hours | Resident/Non-Resident |
|---|---|
| 1 Hr | $531 |
| 2 Hrs | $1,062 |
| 3 Hrs | $1,593 |
| 4 Hrs | $2,124 |
| 5 Hrs | $2,655 |
| 6 Hrs | $3,186 |
| 7 Hrs | $3,717 |
| 8 Hrs | $4,248 |
| 9 Hrs | $4,775 |
*Please note – If you register for a course outside of one of the following programs of study that is an on-campus course, you will be assessed on-campus tuition for all hours registered.
| Hours | College of Business & Aviation | College of Science & Technology | College of Liberal Arts | College of Education, Health & Human Performance | Graduate Architecture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hr | $45 | $45 | $45 | $45 | $45 |
| 2 Hrs | $90 | $90 | $90 | $90 | $90 |
| 3 Hrs | $135 | $135 | $135 | $135 | $135 |
| 4 Hrs | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 |
| 5 Hrs | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 |
| 6 Hrs | $270 | $270 | $270 | $270 | $270 |
| 7 Hrs | $315 | $315 | $315 | $315 | $315 |
| 8 Hrs | $360 | $360 | $360 | $360 | $360 |
| 9 Hrs | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 |
