School Summary

Salem State University


General Information:

Founded in 1854, Salem State University is seated on 62 acres located in Essex county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 11:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 255. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

352 Lafayette Street

Salem, MA
01970
For more information call: 978 542-6000. This school has a website at https://www.salemstate.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.salemstate.edu/apply-now


Application Fee: $50
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: SAT/ACT scores
Application Requirements:
Tests Required for some Students: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $910.08 $7,050.00
Room and Board $15,646.00 $15,646.00
Fees $11,428.32 $11,428.32
Total $27,984.40 $34,124.32

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.salemstate.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 3.85% 1.92%
600-699 30.77% 11.54%
500-599 51.92% 65.38%
400-499 12.5% 19.23%
300-399 0.96% 1.92%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Cheerleading, Football, Rugby, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Cheerleading, Football, Rugby, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,752
Female 3,101
Total 4,853


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,062
Female 4,177
Total 6,239

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 3%
African American 9%
Hispanic 23%
Native American 0%
White 56%
Other 9%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 86%
At Least 25 Years Old 14%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 94%
Out Of State 6%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 35%
Live Off Campus 65%


Student Involvement and Activities Block Party, Multicultural Student Association Back to School Party, SSUphoria Electronic Dance Music Concert

Student Government Association, Program Council, Residence Hall Association, Multicultural Student Association, International Student Association


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 43.0202                                           Fire Services Administration
  • 43.0203                                           Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • 50.0402                                           Commercial and Advertising Art
  • 43.0100                                           Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 23.1303                                           Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 54.0105                                           Public/Applied History
  • 42.2814                                           Applied Behavior Analysis
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 43.0406                                           Forensic Science and Technology
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 54.0102                                           American History (United States)
  • 54.0103                                           European History
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 16.0902                                           Italian Language and Literature
  • 30.0501                                           Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  • 50.0605                                           Photography
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 26.1302                                           Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • 26.1305                                           Environmental Biology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 50.0505                                           Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0702                                           Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 45.1002                                           American Government and Politics (United States)
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 23.1301                                           Writing, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 50.0709                                           Sculpture
  • 50.0710                                           Printmaking
  • 50.0708                                           Painting
  • 50.0705                                           Drawing
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 50.0502                                           Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
  • 50.1004                                           Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 49.0104                                           Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 51.2306                                           Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • 16.0103                                           Language Interpretation and Translation
  • 50.0506                                           Acting
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0903                                           Tourism and Travel Services Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 01.0303                                           Aquaculture
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1324                                           Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.0905                                           Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 30.0801                                           Mathematics and Computer Science
  • 51.3808                                           Nursing Science
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 52.0304                                           Accounting and Finance
  • 26.0406                                           Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 09.0199                                           Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • 50.0499                                           Design and Applied Arts, Other
  • 45.0799                                           Geography, Other
  • 40.0699                                           Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
  • 54.0199                                           History, Other
  • 51.2399                                           Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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