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Overview |
Salem State University | |||
Location | Salem, MA | |||
Setting | Large Suburban | |||
Enrollment | 6,539 | |||
Type | Public 4 Year | |||
National Ranking | #733 | |||
Religious Affiliation | - | |||
Status | Non-profit | |||
Website | salemstate.edu | |||
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Costs |
Salem State University | |||
Tuition (In State) | $910 | |||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | |||
Room & Board | $14,954 | |||
Avg Net Price | $19,277 | |||
Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | |||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
Salem State University | |||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
Applied | 5,093 | |||
Admitted | 4,719 | |||
Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | |||
Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | |||
Typical High School Grades | B | |||
Admissions Standards | Moderate | |||
Applicant Competition | ||||
ACT Range | ||||
SAT Range | 986/1210 | |||
Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | |||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | |||
Graduation Rate | 42% | |||
Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | |||
Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | |||
Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | |||
Median Loan Payment | $248 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | |||
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% Men | 31% | |||
% Women | 69% | |||
Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
HBCU | No | |||
% White | 68% | |||
% Black | 9% | |||
% Hispanic | 12% | |||
% Native American | 0% | |||
% Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
% Two or More Races | 3% | |||
% International | 3% | |||
% Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
Salem State University | |||
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% In-State | 90% | |||
% Out-of-State | 8% | |||
Campus |
Salem State University | |||
Campus Housing | Yes | |||
Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
Meal Plan | Yes | |||
Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/