by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Kent State University at Salem, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Salem were $7,492 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $17,342. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $106 in-state and $106 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,386 | $17,236 |
| Fees | $106 | $106 |
| Total | $7,492 | $17,342 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Kent State University at Salem charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Kent State University at Salem prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Kent State University at Salem lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Kent State University at Salem Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Kent State University at Salem has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,662 | $15,538 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,962 | $16,068 |
| One Year Ago | $7,170 | $16,642 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,386 | $17,236 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Kent State University at Salem has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.6%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $17,960 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.50%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,754. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.52%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $17,951.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,754 | $17,951 |
| In 2 Years | $8,025 | $18,582 |
| In 3 Years | $8,305 | $19,235 |
| In 4 Years | $8,595 | $19,911 |
| In 5 Years | $8,895 | $20,611 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $75,679, or about $32,679 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Kent State University at Salem, visit the Kent State University at Salem Financial Aid page.
