Kent State University at Salem: cost & net price by income
Salem, Ohio
The average net price at Kent State University at Salem is about $11,593 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $6,351 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $11,860. Published in-state tuition is $7,272. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$6,351/yr
- $30k–$48k$7,575/yr
- $48k–$75k$9,791/yr
- $75k–$110k$11,309/yr
- $110k+$11,860/yr
Kent State University at Salem cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $11,593
- In-state tuition
- $7,272
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,744
- Students receiving aid
- 31%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Kent State University at Salem actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Kent State University at Salem is about $11,593 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Kent State University at Salem cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Kent State University at Salem is about $6,351 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Kent State University at Salem?
- At Kent State University at Salem, published in-state tuition is $7,272 and out-of-state tuition is $16,744 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Kent State University at Salem worth the cost?
- FindU gives Kent State University at Salem a value grade of C+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)