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Salem State University

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352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Salem State University is a public institution located in Salem, MA. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,293 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at Salem State University is less competitive with an acceptance rate of 87%, while the annual tuition including fees is $910 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,293
Acceptance Rate
87%
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions

Applicants6,557
Application Fee$50
Admitted5,688
Acceptance Rate87%
Enrolled996
Enrollment Rate18%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$29,249
In-state tuition$910
Total cost (out-of-state)$36,054
Out-of-state tuition$7,050
Price calculator website

Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
97%
Students receiving financial aid
97%
Financial aid website

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
92%
Out-of-state
7%
International
1%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
errorEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Business, Management and Marketing
22%
Health Professions
16%
Psychology
9%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting
8%
Education
7%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
7%
Visual and Performing Arts
5%
Communication & Journalism
5%
Public Administration and Social Services
4%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness Studies
4%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$36,200
8 years after graduation
$40,300
10 years after graduation
$43,500

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Rankings

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