$10,278
$16,706
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details73%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,517 |
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| Declined | + 1,622 |
| Total Received | 6,139 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Endicott College | Beverly, MA |
| Springfield College | Springfield, MA |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA |
| Westfield State University | Westfield, MA |
| Regis College | Weston, MA |
| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | North Dartmouth, MA |
| Western New England University | Springfield, MA |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI |
| SAT | 3522 |
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| ACT | 1910 |
Salem State, founded in 1854, is a public, liberal arts university. Its 62-acre campus is located in Salem, 15 miles north of Boston.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 9,001 |
| Established in | 1854 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) • CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) • NLN (National League for Nursing) |
62-acre, suburban campus in Salem (population: 43,132), 15 miles from Boston. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Boston. School operates transportation to downtown Salem. Public transportation serves campus.
Salem State University
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
| Application fee | $40 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
March 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 15 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required of some |
73%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,517 |
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| Declined | + 1,622 |
| Total Received | 6,139 |
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Mary Dunn
Executive Director, Partnership Development and Outreach
P: 978 542-6200
F: 978 542-6893
admissions@salemstate.edu
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Transfer applicants accepted
59%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 56 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Albania Brazil China Japan Kenya Nepal |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special orientation |
Don Ross
Director of Center for International Education
978 542-6351
cie@salemstate.edu
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