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Fairmont State University · Cost & aid

Fairmont, WV · Town · Public · Master's university · the Fighting Falcons · Website ↗

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$32,858
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$22,940
In-state
on campus
$10,993
Average net price
top quarter for affordability in Division II
$821k
Athletic aid, women's
$4,770 per roster spot
$1.2M
Athletic aid, men's
$4,949 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $32,858 sticker.

Family income under $30k$8,019
$30k – $48k$8,713
$48k – $75k$9,166
$75k – $110k$10,588
Over $110k$9,661

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

  • Athletic aid to women's teams$820,596
  • Per roster spot$4,770 across 172 women's roster spots
  • Athletic aid to men's teams$1,153,287
  • Per roster spot$4,949 across 233 men's roster spots
  • Recruiting spend, women's / men's$11k / $13k
  • Tuition & fees$8,454 in-state · $18,372 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

Among Division II schools; every list Fairmont State University is on.

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