by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Salem State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Salem State University were $12,338 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $19,531. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $11,428 in-state and $12,481 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,428 | $12,481 |
| Total | $12,338 | $19,531 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Salem State University charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Salem State University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Salem State University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Salem State University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Salem State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $910 | $7,050 |
| Two Years Ago | $910 | $7,050 |
| One Year Ago | $910 | $7,050 |
| Most Recent Year | $910 | $7,050 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Salem State has changed across the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.87%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $12,568. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.87%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $19,896.
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 | $12,568 | $19,896 |
| In 2 Years | $12,802 | $20,267 |
| In 3 Years | $13,041 | $20,645 |
| In 4 Years | $13,284 | $21,030 |
| In 5 Years | $13,532 | $21,423 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $81,838, versus roughly $51,695 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Salem State University, check out the Salem State University Financial Aid page.
