Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,018. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for West Virginia residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,708 | $18,924 |
| Housing & meals | $11,486 | $11,486 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,176 | −$3,176 |
| Total cost of attendance | $20,018 | $30,234 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Fairmont State University net price compared with other West Virginia colleges
Fairmont State University has the 3rd-lowest average net price of 18 West Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $1,807 | 9% | $35,171 |
| 2 | Marshall University | $7,502 | 51% | $46,354 |
| 3 | Fairmont State University | $9,032 | 44% | $46,857 |
| 4 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $9,197 | 31% | $55,939 |
| 5 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $9,337 | 33% | $55,939 |
| 6 | Concord University | $9,966 | 39% | $42,703 |
| 7 | West Virginia State University | $11,139 | 39% | $40,492 |
| 8 | Shepherd University | $11,363 | 51% | $49,358 |
| 9 | Appalachian Bible College | $11,579 | 71% | $37,467 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All West Virginia colleges →
Why Fairmont State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont State University | 99% | $9,032 | 44% | $46,857 | This school |
| Shepherd University | 97% | $11,363 | 51% | $49,358 | |
| West Virginia State University | 96% | $11,139 | 39% | $40,492 | |
| Bluefield State University | 97% | $13,684 | 37% | $38,217 | |
| Concord University | 93% | $9,966 | 39% | $42,703 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Fairmont State University would cost you $2,331 less per year than Shepherd University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Fairmont State University, mostly from more Shepherd University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$1,153).
- Fairmont State University gives aided families $2,748 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, West Virginia resident | Fairmont State University | Shepherd University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,708 | $9,056 | −$348 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $11,486 | $11,308 | +$178 |
| Personal & travel | $2,000 | $2,566 | −$566 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,176 | −$4,329 | +$1,153 |
| Sticker price | $20,018 | $19,601 | +$417 |
| Average grants | −$10,986 | −$8,238 | −$2,748 |
| You pay | $9,032 | $11,363 | −$2,331 |
“+” means Fairmont State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Fairmont State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Fairmont State University?
Tuition and fees are $8,708 a year for West Virginia residents and $18,924 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Fairmont State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $20,018 a year for West Virginia residents living on campus and about $30,234 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Fairmont State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $9,032 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $8,434; $48–75k pay $10,505; $110k+ pay $6,945. These figures are for West Virginia residents.
How much debt do Fairmont State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,500, and 9.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Fairmont State University overview