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.
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.
Tuition, Fees, Room and Meal Plans change on a yearly basis. Your personal expenses may be higher or lower than our estimated costs below. Our goal is to estimate realistic costs to allow our students to receive the maximum amount of financial aid assistance.
| Estimated Yearly Cost | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $8,708 | $13,064 |
| Student & Program Fees | $424 | $424 |
| Housing | $5,379 | $5,379 |
| Meal Plan | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Fee Name | Fee Cost |
|---|---|
| New Student/Registration Fee | $180/one-time fee |
| College of Nursing Program Fees | $700/per semester |
| College of Business & Aviation Program Fees | $300/per semester |
| College of Science & Technology Program Fees | $300/per semester |
| College of Science & Technology Program Fees | $400/per semester |
| College of Liberal Arts Program Fees | $250/per semester |
| College of Education, Health & Human Performance Program Fees | $300/per semester |
| Pathways Program Fees | $100/per semester |
| E-Learning Fee (charged only for virtual classes) | $60/credit |
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists full-time and part-time students in achieving their educational goals by promoting scholarships, grants, work programs and loans. To further estimate your costs, try our student aid calculator and find additional financial resources at FAIRMONTSTATE.EDU/finaid.
You must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov in order to be considered for financial aid.
Tuition and fees are based on full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours), attending classes on the main campus; room and meal plan fees are based on a double occupancy and a 15-meal plan; books and supplies costs are based on an average student schedule. Cost may vary based on selection. Figures provided were accurate at the time of printing. For the most up-to-date cost of attendance information, please visit our website: FAIRMONTSTATE.EDU/value
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.
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 |
