See current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Kent State University at Salem, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
In this report, you’ll find:
Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $360 for each credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $742 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $360 | $742 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Kent State University at Salem are listed below.
Of that annual total, required fees came 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 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes housing and meals.
Below is how tuition at Kent State University at Salem has shifted over the past few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $17,960 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Kent State University at Salem, visit the Kent State University at Salem Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Kent State University at Salem Tuition & Fees page.