Cost of Attendance
In order to offer financial aid, a college must first establish a cost of attendance. Based on the cost of attendance and your Student Aid Index (SAI), as determined by the information you provided on the FAFSA, the Financial Aid Office processes aid packages to continuing and admitted students.
Financial aid packages are based on a cost of attendance that is constructed based on several components as designated by federal regulations. The cost of attendance includes “Direct Costs” for expenses that are paid to Salem College directly, such as tuition, mandatory fees, food, and housing. It also includes “Indirect Costs” for expenses that are not invoiced by Salem College directly; however, you may incur while enrolled such as books and course related supplies, transportation, federal loan fees (if applicable), and miscellaneous expenses. Your actual cost may vary. Some programs involve additional costs. Please contact the Salem College Controller’s Office if you have questions about additional costs.
Total actual costs per student may vary depending upon student classification, enrollment status, and food and housing selections. Per federal regulations, the aggregate financial aid may not exceed the stated cost of attendance.
2025-2026 COST OF ATTENDANCE (Fall/Spring)
Refunds
Direct costs billed to the student taking courses on campus are $5,400. The direct costs for online students is $6,300. The cost of attendance includes “Direct Costs” for expenses that are paid to Salem College directly, such as tuition and mandatory fees. It also includes “Indirect Costs” for expenses that are not invoiced by Salem College directly; however, you may incur while enrolled such as food, housing. books and course related supplies, transportation, federal loan fees (if applicable), and miscellaneous expenses.
The below figures are based on full-time enrollment. Less than full-time enrollment status will result in the decrease of certain direct and indirect costs.
Graduate Programs: (Full-Time, Commuting)
- Master of Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Music in Piano or Organ Performance & Pedagogy
Tuition & Fees $ 5,400
Housing $ 10,170
Food $ 3,938
Books & Supplies $ 1,290
Transportation Allowance $ 1,378
Loan Fees $ 82
Miscellaneous Expense Allowance $ 1,950
Total financial aid cost of attendance $ 24,208
Graduate Programs: (Full-Time, Online)
- Master of Education in School Counseling
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Tuition & Fees $ 6,300
Housing $ 10,170
Food $ 3,938
Books & Supplies $ 1,290
Loan Fees $ 82
Miscellaneous Expense Allowance $ 1,950
Total financial aid cost of attendance $ 23,730
Students enrolled in graduate courses may receive a full refund if they drop courses prior to the last day of the drop/add period. No refunds will be given for courses dropped at a later date.
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