Salem, WV · Private for-profit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Salem University (in-state) | $11,900 | — |
| WV average | $12,343 | -4% |
| National average | $18,082 | -34% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $11,900 | $47,600 |
| Out-of-state | $11,900 | $47,600 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Salem University ranks 26 by in-state tuition among the 36 WV colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to Salem University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Concord University | $10,664 |
| Bluefield State University | $10,648 |
| John D Rockefeller IV Career Center | $10,140 |
| West Virginia University | $10,104 |
In-state tuition at Salem University is $11,900 per year; out-of-state students pay $11,900.
Salem University in-state tuition is 4% below the WV average of $12,343.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Salem University is 34% below that.
$11,900 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Salem University comes to about $47,600 for an in-state student and $47,600 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Salem University ranks 26 out of the 36 WV colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.