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For Educators: Military Resources

Salem State University

Tuition
19,531
Students
7,428
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

7,428

Graduation Rate

50%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.88%

Apply

7,953

Accepted

7,625

Attend

858

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$50

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$12,338

Out-of-State

$19,531

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,028

State/Local Grants

$5,702

Institutional/Scholarships

$3,834

Graduate

In-State

$9,360

Out-of-State

$11,069

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$16,114

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$16,838

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$1,784

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

114

Average Assistance

$7,514

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

1

Average Assistance

$4,500

Academics

Graduation Rate50%

Student Faculty Ratio24:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Psychology, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Social Work
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Student Body

Students Enrolled7,428

Undergraduate

5,679

Graduate

1,749

Full-Time

69%

Part-Time

31%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Ice Hockey
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Lacrosse
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Field Hockey

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.