For the academic year 2024-2025, Kent State University at Salem's tuition & fees is $8,211 for state residents and $17,969 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Kent State University at Salem's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $10,885 for in-state and $22,047 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Kent State University at Salem is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Ohio State University-Main Campus has the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,022 and Cuyahoga Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,249 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Kent State University at Salem is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Kent State University at Salem and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green, OH | $13,912 | $21,900 | $475 | $808 | $800 | $14,508 | $12,150 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati, OH | $13,363 | $28,697 | $487 | $1,107 | $1,300 | $13,564 | $17,526 |
| Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH | $5,488 | $11,224 | $183 | $374 | $2,000 | - | $8,640 |
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH | $3,958 | $7,249 | $159 | $296 | $1,700 | - | $9,200 |
| Kent State University at SalemSalem, OH | $8,211 | $17,969 | $360 | $742 | $800 | - | $11,810 |
| Kent State University at KentKent, OH | $12,920 | $21,575 | $547 | $955 | $800 | $13,794 | $11,810 |
| Miami University-OxfordOxford, OH | $17,519 | $38,965 | $560 | $1,464 | $1,250 | $16,750 | $16,750 |
| Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH | $13,244 | $40,022 | $508 | $1,623 | $1,030 | $14,738 | $13,814 |
| Ohio University-Main CampusAthens, OH | $14,158 | $24,838 | $667 | $1,191 | $868 | $14,162 | $12,840 |
| Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH | $4,809 | $8,556 | $172 | $328 | $696 | - | $6,993 |
| University of ToledoToledo, OH | $12,157 | $21,517 | $421 | $811 | $1,290 | $14,830 | $11,711 |
| Average | $10,885 | $22,047 | $413 | $882 | $1,139 | $14,621 | $12,113 |