Salem College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,016

Cost of attendance at Salem College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,016

Cost of attendance at Salem College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Salem College was $11,408. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Salem College

Salem College net price calculator

$11,408

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Salem College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,408	$7,720 (40%)	$10,154	$9,234	$9,462	$13,516	$19,945
2021	$19,128	$700 (4%)	$16,577	$17,459	$17,645	$25,263	$24,675
2020	$18,428	$2,868 (18%)	$14,475	$15,434	$18,331	$20,995	$28,290
2019	$15,560	$2,658 (15%)	$14,798	$14,883	$18,140	$23,130	$24,551
2018	$18,218	$1,205 (7%)	$14,369	$14,276	$19,305	$23,066	$24,523
2017	$17,013	$197 (1%)	$13,234	$14,936	$16,569	$20,747	$26,070
2016	$17,210	$1,713 (11%)	$13,432	$12,864	$17,587	$21,286	$22,134
2015	$15,497	$571 (4%)	$12,272	$13,604	$13,854	$19,188	$18,014
2014	$16,068	--	$12,323	$13,372	$15,922	$20,047	$25,398

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Salem College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$35,016	$2,179 (6%)	$31,016	-	$1,500
2021	$37,195	$946 (3%)	$31,102	-	$1,290
2020	$36,249	$966 (3%)	$30,266	-	$1,280
2019	$35,283	$961 (3%)	$29,416	-	$1,270
2018	$34,322	$1,275 (4%)	$28,566	-	$1,260
2017	$33,047	$1,277 (4%)	$27,406	-	$1,250
2016	$31,770	$990 (3%)	$26,236	-	$1,240
2015	$30,780	$1,092 (4%)	$25,356	-	$1,200
2014	$29,688	$1,039 (4%)	$24,566	-	$1,000
2013	$28,649	--	$23,839	-	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Salem College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 386 dormitories available to its students at $6,150 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Salem College is $683 per month.
Does Salem College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Salem College for one academic year is $6,150, which works out to $683 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Salem College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Salem College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,650

If living off-campus, with family: $2,500

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Salem College application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $30.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Salem College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Salem College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$425	$450
For out-of-state students	$425	$450

Housing and Meal

Salem College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Salem College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,150	$6,150	N/A	0	386
2021	$6,000	$6,000	N/A	21	441
2020	$6,000	$6,000	N/A	21	441
2019	$5,860	$5,990	N/A	0	594
2018	$5,680	$5,960	N/A	0	609
2017	$5,600	$5,900	N/A	0	609
2016	$5,984	$5,840	N/A	0	613

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Salem College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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