Salem State University
Overview
Student Population
| Location | Salem, Massachusetts |
| Online | salemstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Salem, Massachusetts, Salem State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,562 prospective students applied, and 5,558 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,111 enrolled in the school. 5,982 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,356 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $910 plus fees of $9,732. Salem State University is ranked 971 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1140 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.09 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $9,732 |
| Room and Board | $13,778 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,764 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,384 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $9,732 |
| Room and Board | $13,778 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,764 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,524 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Health Professions | 17% |
| Education | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| F |
Framingham State UniversityFramingham, Massachusetts |
| B |
Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, Massachusetts |
| F |
Fitchburg State UniversityFitchburg, Massachusetts |
| K |
Keene State CollegeKeene, New Hampshire |
| S |
University of Southern MainePortland, Maine |
| S |
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, Connecticut |
| J |
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York, New York |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167729 IPEDS survey data for Salem State University.
