Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,454
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,372
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,486
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,486
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,940
Net price (after aid)$9,055
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$8,019
$30k – $48k$8,713
$48k – $75k$9,166
$75k – $110k$10,588
$110k+$9,661
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$46,857
Median debt at graduation$21,000
Est. monthly loan payment$223
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants33%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans41%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
64%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$9.1k below avg
Out-of-state value
$18.4k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.5k
below avg
Out-of-state
$18.4k
below avg
Net price
$9.1k
below avg
Pell
33%
Median debt
$21k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$46.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
EngineeringCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (34)
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecurityData ScienceWeb DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
99%
SAT range
830 - 1040
ACT range
17 - 23
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- Where is Fairmont State University located?
- Fairmont State University is located in Fairmont, WV, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Fairmont State University?
- Fairmont State University is a public university based in WV. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Fairmont State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Fairmont State University is approximately 99%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Fairmont State University?
- Fairmont State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,454 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Fairmont State University?
- Fairmont State University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,937 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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