Salem State University-School Summary

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

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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

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:

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

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:

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

Intramural Sports - Male:

Cheerleading, Football, Rugby, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Intramural Sports - Female:

Cheerleading, Football, Rugby, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:
No intercollegiate male scholarships found.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:
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 Events (Top 3)

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

Student Organizations (Top 5)

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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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

School Summary

Salem State University

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Admissions

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Scholarships

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Student Body (Demographics)

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Programs Of Study

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.