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98.5%Acceptance
$8,454Tuition
2,690Students
48%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$46,857Earnings
#21 in West VirginiaPublic4-yearNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,454
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,372
Average Net Price
$9,055
Students Receiving Financial Aid
33.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,486
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,486
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,940
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$223/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
44.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
41.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
33.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,019
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,713
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,166
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,588
$110,001+ $9,661

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Cost Overview

Most Fairmont State families pay around $9,055 annually after aid, though costs vary by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $8,019 per year, while those making over $110,000 still pay only $9,661. Over four years, students can expect total costs between $32,000 and $39,000. The university keeps expenses manageable in a region where many families struggle with college affordability.

Graduates typically leave with $21,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $223. With median earnings hitting $46,857 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of income. The 44.6% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates face challenges meeting obligations. Only 33% of students receive federal aid, indicating many families fall into middle-income gaps.

In-state students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, especially those qualifying for the lowest net price tier.

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