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Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts 01970

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Suburban

Known for health sciences

Salem State University is a public institution in Salem with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.3K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,662 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,441.

Established
1854
Type
Public university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III
Division
Division III

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96%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
4,286Students
11:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$56,662Earnings 10yr
$18,441Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Salem State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1090

Reading & Writing
510590
Math
480570

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,978
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,961
Room & Board$16,378
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$27,615
Average Net Price$18,441
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,384
$30–48K$14,747
$48–75K$17,712
$75–110K$21,398
$110K+$24,642

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,441

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

29

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (112)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,286
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Black 9%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.0%
Freshman Retention73.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,209
8 Years$54,540
10 Years$56,662

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,300
Men
$51,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

136Very High

Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
13 mi(23 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
203 mi(352 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
284 mi(492 min)

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