Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Salem State University is $11,978 for Massachusetts residents and $18,961 for out-of-state students. The 2024 Salem State tuition & fees are same as the last year for both undergraduate and graduate schools. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Salem State is $11,978 for Massachusetts residents and $18,961 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,162 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 8.51% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Massachusetts schools with tuition changes from last year at Massachusetts colleges tuition change page.
Salem State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,978 $18,961$16,738
2023-2024$11,978$18,961$18,162
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Salem State University - COA
Salem State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Salem State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,088 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $10,747 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Salem State is $9,088 for Massachusetts residents and $10,747 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
Salem State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,088 $10,747$16,738
2023-2024$9,088$10,747$18,162
Change % 2023-2024--8.51%
2024-2025$9,088$10,747$19,707
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Salem State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Salem State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $499 for Massachusetts residents and $790 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $505 for Massachusetts residents and $597 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$499$790
2023-2024$499$790
2024-2025$499$790
Graduate2022-2023$505$597
2023-2024$505$597
2024-2025$505$597
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Salem State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Salem State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Salem State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Salem State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Salem State University$11,978$18,961
University of Massachusetts-Amherst$17,357$39,293
University of Massachusetts-Lowell$16,570$35,396
University of Massachusetts-Boston$15,496$37,174
Bridgewater State University$11,389$17,529
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth$15,208$31,750

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Salem State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Salem State is $48,674 for Massachusetts residents and $77,054 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Salem State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$12,054$12,130$12,207$12,284$48,674
Out-of-State$19,081$19,202$19,324$19,447$77,054
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$12,130$12,207$12,284$12,362$48,982
Out-of-State$19,202$19,324$19,447$19,570$77,543
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$12,207$12,284$12,362$12,440$49,292
Out-of-State$19,324$19,447$19,570$19,694$78,035
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$12,284$12,362$12,440$12,518$49,604
Out-of-State$19,447$19,570$19,694$19,819$78,529
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$12,362$12,440$12,518$12,598$49,917
Out-of-State$19,570$19,694$19,819$19,945$79,028

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $130,704 for Massachusetts residents and $159,084 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Salem State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Salem State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$31,863$32,397$32,943$33,501$130,704
Out-of-State$38,890$39,469$40,060$40,664$159,084
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$32,397$32,943$33,501$34,071$132,912
Out-of-State$39,469$40,060$40,664$41,280$161,473
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$32,943$33,501$34,071$34,654$135,170
Out-of-State$40,060$40,664$41,280$41,909$163,912
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$33,501$34,071$34,654$35,250$137,477
Out-of-State$40,664$41,280$41,909$42,551$166,403
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$34,071$34,654$35,250$35,859$139,835
Out-of-State$41,280$41,909$42,551$43,206$168,945

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $96,200 for Massachusetts residents and $124,580 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Salem State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Salem State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,237$23,771$24,317$24,875$96,200
Out-of-State$30,264$30,843$31,434$32,038$124,580
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$23,771$24,317$24,875$25,445$98,408
Out-of-State$30,843$31,434$32,038$32,654$126,969
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$24,317$24,875$25,445$26,028$100,666
Out-of-State$31,434$32,038$32,654$33,283$129,408
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,875$25,445$26,028$26,624$102,973
Out-of-State$32,038$32,654$33,283$33,925$131,899
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$25,445$26,028$26,624$27,233$105,331
Out-of-State$32,654$33,283$33,925$34,580$134,441

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Salem State University.
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Salem State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$11,978$1,200$18,162$18,961$1,200 $18,162
Graduate$9,088 $1,200$18,162$10,747 $1,200$18,162

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