Salem State University
tuition & fees
$19,531
graduate tuition & fees
$11,069
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
6,230
online students
836
Number of Programs
153
Financial Aid Amount
$10,493
Graduation Rate
50%
Salem State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem State ranked 27th in Massachusetts Colleges and 15th in Federal Region I.
It has a total enrollment of 6,230 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Salem State's acceptance rate is 95.88% last year (undergraduate school).
Salem State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Salem State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 1970 |
| Phone | 978-542-6000 |
| WEB | https://www.salemstate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.salemstate.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.salemstate.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | https://www.salemstate.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.salemstate.edu/campus-life/student-navigation-center/financial-aid/understanding-your-costs/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.salemstate.edu/academics/centers/center-academic-excellence/veterans-affairs |
| Disability Service | https://www.salemstate.edu/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Salem State University is 95.88% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.25%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95.88 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 11.25 % |
Tuition & Fees
Salem State's 2025 tuition & fees is $12,338 for Massachusetts residents and $19,531 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.01% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,961).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,360 for Massachusetts residents and $11,069 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.00% compared to the last year's rate.
| Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $12,338 | $19,531 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,360 | $11,069 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 6,230 students have enrolled at Salem State (2024-2025). Among them, 836 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Salem State has 4,867 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,363 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,230 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,867 |
| Graduate Students | 1,363 |
| Online Enrollment | 836 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Salem State offers 153 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 15 out of the 153 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Salem State
| Number of programs | 153 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 15 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |