Salem State University Admission Requirements

How hard is it to get into Salem State University and can I get accepted? The school has a 82% acceptance rate ranking it #61 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 5,066 out of 6,185 applicants were admitted making Salem State University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements.  Academically, it has moderate requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 52 percent. Salem State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Salem State University?

Salem State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 49 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1060 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 980. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1140 out of 1600. The school ranks #37 in Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 79 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Salem State University?

Admission data indicates that Salem State University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #34 in Massachusetts for highest average ACT composite score. 3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Salem State University.

You will 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 3.09 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #34 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.09 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Salem State University accepts 82% of all applicants.

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