Salem State University

Salem, MA • public • Division III | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban (Large)

Student Population

Undergrad: 5,679 • Total: 7,428

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Salem, MA
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Website

www.salemstate.edu/

Region

New England

Carnegie Classification

M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,045 (36.0%) • Female: 3,634 (64.0%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

95.6%

4,637 admitted from 4,852 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 510-590
Math: 480-570
Total: 990-1160

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	06/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

74.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$3,894

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$10,034

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $910
Out-of-state: $7,050

Room & Board

$1,200

Books & Supplies

$1,784

Students Receiving Pell Grants

35%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division III

Conference

Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Tennis

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Field Hockey Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball

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