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.
Salem State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $11,978 |
$18,961 | $16,738 |
2023-2024 | $11,978 | $18,961 | $18,162 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On 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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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $499 | $790 |
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2023-2024 | $499 | $790 |
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2024-2025 | $499 | $790 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $505 | $597 |
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2023-2024 | $505 | $597 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 |
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $17,357 | $39,293 |
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,570 | $35,396 |
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University of Massachusetts-Boston | $15,496 | $37,174 |
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Bridgewater State University | $11,389 | $17,529 |
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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $15,208 | $31,750 |