Paying for SCC
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$10,260 ($7,380)
Off-campus Living Costs
$15,100
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$342 ($246)
The 2025 tuition & fees of Salem Community College are $7,380 for New Jersey residents and $10,260 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in New Jersey, its tuition & fees are average (average tuition: $8,435).
The average living cost of the school is $15,100 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the SCC's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Salem Community College are $7,380 for New Jersey residents and $10,260 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 3.64% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,850 | $0 |
| 2022 | $9,060 | $0 |
| 2023 | $9,600 | $0 |
| 2024 | $9,900 | $0 |
| 2025 | $10,260 | $0 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average living cost is $15,100 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,000 | $5,100 |
| 2022 | $10,000 | $5,100 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | $5,100 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | $5,100 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | $5,100 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $2,000 at Salem Community College. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,000 |
| 2022 | $2,000 |
| 2023 | $2,000 |
| 2024 | $2,000 |
| 2025 | $2,000 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Salem Community College is $246 for New Jersey residents and $342 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 3.64% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | New Jersey Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $212 | $295 |
| 2022 | $218 | $302 |
| 2023 | $231 | $320 |
| 2024 | $238 | $330 |
| 2025 | $246 | $342 |