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Salem State University

Tuition
18,961
Students
7,806
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

7,806

Graduation Rate

55%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.57%

Apply

4,852

Accepted

4,637

Attend

810

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$50

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

Sat Range

990 - 1160

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

$11,978

Out-of-State

$18,961

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,498

State/Local Grants

$3,710

Institutional/Scholarships

$3,543

Graduate

In-State

$9,088

Out-of-State

$10,747

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$13,756

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$16,378

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)

109

Average Assistance

$7,358

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

1

Average Assistance

$3,000

Academics

Graduation Rate55%

Student Faculty Ratio25:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Social Work
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Student Body

Students Enrolled7,806

Undergraduate

6,001

Graduate

1,805

Full-Time

69

Part-Time

31

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Ice Hockey
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
  • Basketball

Women's

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

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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