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Overview |
Salem State University | |||
| Location | Salem, MA | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| 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 | $16,378 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% |
Admission |
Salem State University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 4,852 | |||
| Admitted | 4,637 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salem State University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | |||
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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 | 5% | |||
| % Women | 17% | |||
| 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/