Salem State University

Salem, MA

Salem State University

Salem, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$13,762

$20,745

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
510
75th
570
25th
480

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

36%

male

64%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,637
Declined 215
Total Received 4,852
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Enrollment

4,853

undergraduate students

1,386

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1854, Salem State University is a public four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in Education, Business Administration, and Nursing. It is located on a 62-acre campus in Salem, Massachusetts—15 miles north of Boston.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 6,239
Established in 1854
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

62-acre, suburban campus in Salem (population: 43,415), 15 miles from Boston. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Boston. School operates transportation to downtown Salem. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Salem State University
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA
01970

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
33%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
69%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
510
75th
570
25th
480

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,637
Declined 215
Total Received 4,852

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,277

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,978
Housing & Food $16,378
Additional fees $1,784
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $31,340
Average Financial Aid - $8,277
Total with Avg. Aid $23,063
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 978 542-8000
F: 978 542-8520
finaid@salemstate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

running, ultimate Frisbee, rugby

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, running, spirit team, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, scuba diving, soccer, softball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division III), Little East Conference, Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference, ECAC Hockey

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Accounting and Finance yes yes
Acting yes
American History (United States) yes
American Government and Politics (United States) yes
Applied Behavior Analysis yes yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Commercial and Advertising Art yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes
Dance, General yes
Design and Applied Arts, Other yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Drawing yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Environmental Biology yes
European History yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Fire Services Administration yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Geographic Information Science and Cartography yes yes
Geography yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History Teacher Education yes yes
History, General yes yes
History, Other yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Industrial and Organizational Psychology yes
Information Technology yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Italian Language and Literature yes
Language Interpretation and Translation yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Management Science yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Music, General yes
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Science yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes yes
Painting yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes
Photography yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychology, General yes
Public/Applied History yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other yes
Sculpture yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Tourism and Travel Services Management yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

6,239

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

78%

4,853
students

Female
64%
3,101

Male
36%
1,752

22%

1,386
students

Female
78%
1,076

Male
22%
310

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

77%

3,754
students

Female
64%
2,410

Male
36%
1,344

23%

1,099
students

Female
63%
691

Male
37%
408

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
24%
Hispanic/Latino
53%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

349

Transfer applicants enrolled

7%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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