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Salem State University Admission Requirements

Salem, Massachusetts

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Chances of getting into Salem State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
90%
Admission Difficulty for Salem State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Salem State University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Salem State University is 90%.  It ranks #63 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Salem State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 5,659 out of 6,287 applicants were admitted.

Salem State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.17. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Salem State University application fee is $50 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Salem State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 66% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Salem State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
66%
SAT Scores for Salem State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for Salem State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Salem State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
4%
ACT Scores for Salem State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for Salem State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Salem State University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.17
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Salem State University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Salem State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Salem State University was 3.17 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #51 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.17 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Salem State University accepts 90% of all applicants.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Salem State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,357 1,930 6,287
Accepted 4,025 1,634 5,659
Acceptance Rate 92% 85% 90%
Enrolled 620 319 939
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 20% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Salem State University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Salem State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Salem State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Salem State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Salem State University prefer SAT or ACT?

66% of students submit their SAT scores to Salem State University. 4% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Salem State University?

90% of those who apply are granted admission to Salem State University. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.