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Salem State Housing Costs

$1,200 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$1,784 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost
$14,590 On-Campus Room & Board Typical Cost
$3,660 Other Off-Campus Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do Salem State's Room and Board Costs Compare to Other Schools?

There are other costs associated with going to college other than tuition fees. Learn exactly how much you will end up having to pay to go to Salem State University .

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Salem State Living Expenses Salem State bundles housing and dining options into one plan. The on-campus cost for any standard student was about $14,590 in 2021.

The following table outlines expected prices at Salem State University for both on-campus and off-campus housing and other charges.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$14,590$14,590
Other Living Expenses$1,784$3,660
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200
Total$17,574$15,448

Will You Spend 4 Years in the Dorms? Forecasted Cost is $73,286

In the past five years, Salem State room and board have changed 1.9% per year on average, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If the latest trends proceed, 2022 incoming freshmen will pay about $17,867 in room, board and other costs in their first year of school. Students obtaining their associate degree will likely pay close to $18,166 in their final year, while bachelor's degree students will likely pay about $18,781 in their final year.

Over the course of acquiring your degree the total will be somewhere around $73,286 for four years or $36,033 for two years.

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How to Finance Your Salem State Education?

Details on Your Campus Living Situation

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether Salem State does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity1,928

Room & Board Costs Higher Than Average

Salem State students pay $17,574 to stay on campus, while the average student nationwide pays only $15,282.

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