Kent State University at Salem

What is the cost of studying for a year at Kent State University at Salem?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees at Kent State Salem totaled $8,211 for an in-state student: $8,105 in tuition plus $106 in fees. The corresponding reported out-of-state total was $17,969. Part-time per-credit charges were reported as $360 in-state and $742 out-of-state; actual bills depend on credit load and applicable charges.

• Reported full-time in-state tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $8,211.
• Reported full-time out-of-state tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $17,969.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $800.

Tuition is not the full cost of attendance. A commuting student must also budget for transportation, food and living expenses; program-specific supplies or clinical costs may add to the bill. Students should use Kent State's current aid-year cost-of-attendance estimate for a complete planning figure rather than add a residence-hall charge to a commuter budget.

Grants can lower what a student pays. In 2024-25, 90% of students received some form of financial aid, and 40% received student loans; the average undergraduate grant award was $5,679. Reported average net price - which accounts for grant aid and includes estimated attendance expenses - was $9,900 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $14,582 for those in the $48,001-$75,000 band. These are group averages, not individual quotes.

Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans, Ohio aid and Kent State scholarships by completing the FAFSA and any additional application a scholarship requires. Veterans and eligible dependents should have their education benefits assessed separately. Because award rules and priority dates change, a student comparing offers should use the same academic year and enrollment load for each estimate.

What are the work-study opportunities at Kent State University at Salem?

Kent State students may seek part-time employment, including positions that qualify for Federal Work-Study if they receive that award. Work-Study is a financial-aid program that helps eligible students earn wages through approved jobs; it is not a grant paid automatically or a guarantee of a position.

A student interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer and then follow Kent State's student-employment application process. Other campus jobs may be open without a Work-Study award. For career-related work, students can also use Kent State career resources for job searches, résumé guidance, internships and employer events, while checking whether a particular service or event is available in Salem, online or at another campus. An internship's academic credit and pay status are separate questions from Work-Study eligibility.