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Salem University

Salem, WV 4 year Private

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,150

Cost of attendance at Salem University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

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

West Virginia's average $7,714
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,390

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

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

West Virginia's average $16,279
National average $17,869

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 University was $18,343. 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 University

Salem University net price calculator

$18,343

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private For Profit colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average $11,259
National average $24,387
Below is the net price of Salem University 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 $18,343 $410 (2%) $18,399 $18,534 $18,447 $18,406 $19,097
2021 $18,753 $6,125 (49%) $21,492 $21,492 $21,492 $21,409 $21,692
2020 $12,628 $5,146 (29%) $20,800 $20,278 $23,012 $25,871 $26,325
2019 $17,774 $2,566 (13%) $18,685 $19,239 $22,281 $27,020 $27,128
2018 $20,340 $2,670 (12%) $20,425 $19,500 $21,867 $25,108 $22,085
2017 $23,010 $2,361 (11%) $22,716 $22,521 $23,905 $26,443 $27,633
2016 $20,649 $2,163 (12%) $20,652 $20,177 $20,405 $20,277 $24,347
2015 $18,486 $3,447 (16%) $18,829 $14,992 $18,420 $20,785 $19,274
2014 $21,933 -- $21,611 $21,680 $24,138 $25,346 $25,686

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Salem University'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 $24,550 $3,750 (13%) $13,150 $10,400 $1,000
2021 $28,300 No change $16,900 $10,400 $1,000
2020 $28,300 $1,120 (4%) $16,900 $10,400 $1,000
2019 $27,180 $800 (3%) $16,700 $9,480 $1,000
2018 $27,980 $1,080 (4%) $16,700 $10,480 $800
2017 $26,900 $3,250 (11%) $16,100 $10,000 $800
2016 $30,150 $2,450 (9%) $17,900 $10,000 $2,250
2015 $27,700 No change $17,700 $10,000 -
2014 $27,700 $2,118 (7%) $17,700 $10,000 -
2013 $29,818 -- $17,640 $9,928 $2,250

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Salem University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 366 dormitories available to its students at $2,880 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Salem University is $320 per month.
Does Salem University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Salem University for one academic year is $5,520, which works out to $613 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Salem University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Salem University 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: $2,000
  • If living off-campus, with family: $2,000
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $2,000
How much is Salem University application fees?
Salem University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Salem University offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Salem University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $425 $534
For out-of-state students $433 $534

Housing and Meal

Salem University 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 University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $5,520 $2,880 N/A 19 366
2021 $5,520 $2,880 N/A 19 366
2020 $5,520 $2,880 N/A 19 365
2019 $4,600 $2,880 N/A 19 255
2018 $4,600 $2,880 N/A 19 363
2017 $4,600 $2,880 N/A 19 421
2016 $4,400 $2,600 N/A 19 444

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Salem University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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