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Salem State University Science & Tech Programs

Salem State University is a public institution located in Salem, MA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Salem State University Rankings

Salem State University appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#35 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#61 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#555 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Salem State University?

Get in touch with Salem State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Phone:	9785426000
Website:	www.salemstate.edu/
Admissions:	www.salemstate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.salemstate.edu/finaid

How Do I Get Into Salem State University?

You can apply to Salem State University online at: https://www.salemstate.edu/apply-now

Salem State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Salem State University

These are the things Salem State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Salem State University?

Salem State University admits 96%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Salem State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,477	2,342	94%
Women	5,473	5,280	96%

Can I Afford Salem State University?

The average net price after aid at Salem State University is $18,441. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$910
In-State Fees	$11,428
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,050
Out-of-State Fees	$12,481
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,338
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,531

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 16% of students at Salem State University receive some form of financial aid (793 students).

Approximately 72% of students at Salem State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,493 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,480.

Student Loan Debt

49% of Salem State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,265 per year.

Salem State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,805 students enrolled at Salem State University. Salem State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,286 undergraduate students at Salem State University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Salem State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	154
Black or African American	381
Hispanic	1,110
White	2,151
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	154
Non-Resident	171

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Salem State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	739
Connecticut	20
New Hampshire	12
Maine	9
New York	9

Additionally, approximately 4.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Salem State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,386 of Salem State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Salem State University, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Salem State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	27
Black or African American	59
Hispanic	182
White	975
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	36
Non-Resident	49

Online Learning at Salem State University

Salem State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,323 undergraduate students at Salem State University took at least one online class — of those, 371 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 379 students took at least one online class and 465 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Salem State University

Salem State University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Salem State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.