Bursar
Tuition & Fees
Payment Policy Information
Fall semester and spring semester charges are billed separately. Semester bills are sent out prior to the start of each semester, and thereafter, on a monthly basis. An email to your Salem State account will notify you when your bill is available online. The online bill can be downloaded and printed out for your records. Bills must be paid by the due date indicated on the bill. Failure to comply with the university's payment due dates may result in late payment penalties. Payment may be made by:
- Check (made payable to Salem State University)
- Mastercard, Discover, or American Express (a 2.75% non-refundable service fee ($3 minimum fee) will be assessed by TouchNet, our credit card processor, for credit card payments)
- Financial Aid Confirmed Financial Aid or Loans
- Enrollment in an interest-free monthly payment plan offered by Tuition Management Systems
For more information, call the bursar's office at 978.542.6039.
2011 - 2012 Tuition
| FALL | SPRING | |||
|
Per Credit |
Full Time* |
Per Credit |
Full Time* |
|
In State - Day Undergraduate |
$37.92 |
$455.00 |
$37.92 |
$455.00 |
In State - Evening Undergraduate |
$115.00 |
|
$115.00 |
|
In State - Graduate |
$140.00 |
|
$140.00 |
|
Out of State - Day Undergraduate |
$293.75 |
$3,525.00 |
$293.75 |
$3,525.00 |
Out of State - Evening Undergraduate |
$150.00 |
|
$150.00 |
|
Out of State - Graduate |
$230.00 |
|
$230.00 |
|
Regional |
$56.88 |
$682.50 |
$56.88 |
$682.50 |
* Full Time: Consists of 12 or more credit hours
2011 - 2012 Mandatory Fees
| FALL | SPRING | |||
| Per Credit | Full Time* | Per Credit | Full Time* | |
All College Fee - Day Undergraduate students |
$281.67 |
$3,380.00 |
$281.67 |
$3,380.00 |
Credit Fees - Evening Undergraduate |
$140.00 |
$140.00 |
|
|
Credit Fees - Graduate |
$175.00 |
|
$175.00 |
|
Student Government - Day Undergraduate |
$2.50 |
$30.00 |
$2.50 |
$30.00 |
* Full Time: Consists of 12 or more credit hours
2011 - 2012 Other Fees
Health Insurance (waivable)**
$1,137.00/year
Orientation - Freshman
$175.00
Orientation - Transfer
$75.00
Student Testing Fee
$25.00
Student Teaching Fee
$90.00
** Charged to students carrying 9 credits or more in the fall term but may be waived if student has comparable health insurance. Enrollment period for the year is 8/1/10 to 7/31/11. Insurance may be requested by students carrying 9 credits or more in the spring term at a cost of $670. Enrollment period for the spring semester is 1/1/11 to 7/31/11. All students charged insurance must enroll in or waive out of the school insurance plan on line through Navigator account.
All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
