Salem State University
tuition & fees
$18,480
graduate tuition & fees
$10,477
acceptance rate
87%
Student Population
7,242
online students
4,903
Number of Programs
145
Financial Aid Amount
$6,505
SAT Scores
1,085
Graduation Rate
59%
About Salem State University
Salem State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem State University ranked 30th in Massachusetts Colleges and 11st in Federal Region I.
It has a total enrollment of 7,242 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. The acceptance rate at Salem State University is 87.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Salem State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970 |
| Phone | 978-542-6000 |
| WEB | www.salemstate.edu |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.salemstate.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.salemstate.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | www.salemstate.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.salemstate.edu/campus-life/student-navigation-center/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.salemstate.edu/admissions-and-aid/veterans-affairs |
| Disability Service | 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 |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Salem State University is 87.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.00%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
The 2022 tuition & fees at Salem State University is $11,675 for Massachusetts residents and $18,480 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $8,857 for Massachusetts residents and $10,477 for out-of-students.
| Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,675 | $18,480 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,857 | $10,477 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 7,242 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 4,903 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Salem State has 5,716 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,526 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 7,242 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,716 |
| Graduate Students | 1,526 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,903 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 145 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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