2025-2026 Tuition and Fees
We offer quality education at an affordable price.
Estimate Your Undergraduate Tuition
Use our interactive worksheet to help estimate what it will cost you to attend Salem State University.
Undergraduate
| Degree Category | Tuition and Fees | Room and Board* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate: In-State | $12,708.00 | $15,756.00 | $28,464.00 |
| Undergraduate: Out-of-State | $20,116.80 | $15,756.00 | $35,872.80 |
| Undergraduate: NEBHE Tuition Break** | $14,431.80 | $15,756.00 | $30,187.80 |
See a complete list of tuition and fees for undergraduate students.
*The room and board charge listed above reflects that of a double room in either Peabody or Bowditch Hall and the All Access Plan — 7-Day Silver Plan (dining). This represents the most common room and board; however, other options are available. For more information about living on campus and our room and board fees, visit residence life.
**The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Tuition Break program, formerly known as the Regional Student Program (RSP), enables thousands of New England residents to enroll at out-of-state New England public colleges and universities at a discounted tuition rate.
Graduate
| Degree Category | Tuition and Fees* |
|---|---|
| Graduate: In-State | $9,534.60 |
| Graduate: Out-of-State | $11,296.80 |
See a complete list of tuition and fees for graduate students.
*These charges are for graduate courses assumed for 9 credits (per semester). However, they will vary depending on the program/number of credits taken. Graduate tuition and fees in the table above are based on Price Group 2.
Summer 2025 Tuition
Visit the summer tuition and fees page.