by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Salem University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on Salem costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Salem University the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $13,390 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of West Virginia get a discount and only needed to pay $13,150 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $12,990 | $400 | $13,390 |
| In-State | $12,750 | $400 | $13,150 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Salem University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Salem University out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $13,390 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
In-state undergrads in West Virginia pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from West Virginia pay an average of $13,150 a year to attend Salem, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Salem University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Southeast | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Salem University Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of -7.00% for the past five years, West Virginia residents could expect to pay $11,374 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Salem would be $21,952, and $40,940 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by -6.52%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $11,700 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $22,637 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Salem, and $42,416 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Salem.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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