Paying for Kent State University at Salem

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,428 6.19%	$16,541 3.97%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Kent State University at Salem (Kent State University at Salem) are $7,428 for Ohio residents and $16,541 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,126 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

54% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,460. It could cover 33.01% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,106 for Ohio residents and $30,219 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Kent State University at Salem's 4-year tuition is $33,140 for Ohio residents and $70,128 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $120,461 for Ohio residents and $157,449 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Kent State University at Salem is $7,428 for Ohio residents and $16,541 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 6.19% for Ohio residents and increased by 3.97% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($5,108) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,126.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Kent State University at Salem is $7,888 for Ohio residents and $17,197 for out-of-state students, a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Kent State University at Salem Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,995	$15,910	$13,644
2023-2024	$7,428	$16,541	$17,938
Change % 2023-2024	6.19%	3.97%	31.47%
2024-2025	$7,888	$17,197	$23,583

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Kent State University at Salem. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $333 for Ohio residents and $713 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$314	$686
	2023-2024	$333	$713
	2024-2025	$353	$741

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Kent State University at Salem?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Kent State University at Salem is $33,140 for Ohio residents and $70,128 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Kent State University at Salem 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,756	$8,098	$8,456	$8,829	$33,140
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$16,928	$17,325	$17,730	$18,145	$70,128
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,098	$8,456	$8,829	$9,219	$34,603
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$17,325	$17,730	$18,145	$18,570	$71,770
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$8,456	$8,829	$9,219	$9,626	$36,131
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$17,730	$18,145	$18,570	$19,005	$73,450
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$8,829	$9,219	$9,626	$10,052	$37,727
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,145	$18,570	$19,005	$19,450	$75,170
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,219	$9,626	$10,052	$10,495	$39,393
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,570	$19,005	$19,450	$19,905	$76,930

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $120,461 for Ohio residents and $157,449 for out-of-state students.

Kent State University at Salem 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,912	$29,329	$30,823	$32,397	$120,461
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$37,084	$38,555	$40,097	$41,713	$157,449
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,329	$30,823	$32,397	$34,056	$126,605
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$38,555	$40,097	$41,713	$43,406	$163,772
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$30,823	$32,397	$34,056	$35,804	$133,079
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$40,097	$41,713	$43,406	$45,182	$170,398
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$32,397	$34,056	$35,804	$37,645	$139,902
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$41,713	$43,406	$45,182	$47,044	$177,345
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$34,056	$35,804	$37,645	$39,586	$147,091
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$43,406	$45,182	$47,044	$48,996	$184,628

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 54% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $98,621 for Ohio residents and $135,609 for out-of-state students.

Kent State University at Salem 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,452	$23,869	$25,363	$26,937	$98,621
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,624	$33,095	$34,637	$36,253	$135,609
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,869	$25,363	$26,937	$28,596	$104,765
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$33,095	$34,637	$36,253	$37,946	$141,932
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,363	$26,937	$28,596	$30,344	$111,239
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$34,637	$36,253	$37,946	$39,722	$148,558
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,937	$28,596	$30,344	$32,185	$118,062
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,253	$37,946	$39,722	$41,584	$155,505
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,596	$30,344	$32,185	$34,126	$125,251
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,946	$39,722	$41,584	$43,536	$162,788

	In-State	Out-of-State
Kent State University at Salem	$7,428	$16,541
Ohio State University-Main Campus	$12,859	$38,365
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	$12,906	$28,240
Kent State University at Kent	$11,767	$20,880
Ohio University-Main Campus	$13,746	$24,114
Miami University-Oxford	$17,060	$38,124