by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Salem Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Salem Community College amounted to $7,380 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $10,260. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,380 | $10,260 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,380 | $10,260 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Salem Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Salem Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Salem Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Salem Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Salem Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,540 | $9,060 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,930 | $9,600 |
| One Year Ago | $7,140 | $9,900 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,380 | $10,260 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Salem County College has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $10,633 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.12%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,683. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.24%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $10,695.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,683 | $10,695 |
| In 2 Years | $7,999 | $11,148 |
| In 3 Years | $8,328 | $11,620 |
| In 4 Years | $8,670 | $12,112 |
| In 5 Years | $9,027 | $12,625 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $45,575, or about $32,680 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Salem Community College, check out the Salem Community College Financial Aid page.
