Fairmont State University's published cost of attendance is $20,018. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $8,434, middle-income families pay around $10,505, and higher-income families pay approximately $6,945.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $20,018 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,924 |
| Room and Board | $11,656 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,986 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $9,032 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,434 |
| $30–48k | $8,679 |
| $48–75k | $10,505 |
| $75–110k | $11,184 |
| $110k+ | $6,945 |
Fairmont State University's published cost of attendance is $20,018. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $8,434, middle-income families pay around $10,505, and higher-income families pay approximately $6,945. Azimuth ranks Fairmont State University #121 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Fairmont State's tuition structure as a public regional university keeps headline costs moderate relative to private institutions. Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for most students, and the institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. Families should review the institution's financial aid page for current scholarship opportunities and application requirements. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,589; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,884, median federal debt of $21,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Fairmont State University earn median 4-year earnings of $52,884, placing Fairmont State University in the 12.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Fairmont State University sits in the 57.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fairmont State University #936 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on health-related fields, reflecting Fairmont State University's dominant program concentration. Business Administration is the largest program with 70 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $51,968, performing at 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 67 students with median 4-year earnings of $86,071, at 1.0× the benchmark. Psychology, General and Criminal Justice round out the top programs, with 54 and 52 graduates respectively earning $46,235 and $49,055 four years after enrollment. This program mix — anchored in Health — supports stable, in-demand career pathways with consistent early-career earnings.
