Salem State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$910
Avg in-state tuition
$7,050
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Salem State University
Salem State University is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Salem, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,716, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 93 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $910, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $7,050.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
87% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards7k
Students enrolled
98%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
61%
Hispanic
18%
Black
8%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
68%
Socio-economic diversity
45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
2
Total Online Enrollment
7,123
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 1% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 3% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $910 | $7,050 |
Graduate | $2,520 | $4,140 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $14,590 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,784 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,588 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,660 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,758 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $18,484 | $24,624 |
Off-campus without family | $16,358 | $22,498 |
Off-campus with family | $8,868 | $15,008 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
46%
State Grant Aid
53%
Institution Grant Aid
96%
Pell Grant
45%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Aquaculture
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Biology
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Tourism and Travel Services Management
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
American History (United States)
BA
MA
DOC
European History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
BA
MA
DOC
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
14Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
15Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
18Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Fire Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
19Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Cartography
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
American Government and Politics (United States)
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Sculpture
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Applied Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
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