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Salem State University

Salem, MA • public • III | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
95.6%
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Grad Rate
55%
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Cost
$3,894 / $10,034

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
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Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/15/2025
RD: 06/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
55.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
40.9%
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
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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Common questions about Salem State University

What is Salem State University's acceptance rate?
Salem State University accepts 96% of applicants, from 4,852 applications.
How much does Salem State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $910 in-state and $7,050 out-of-state.
What SAT score do you need for Salem State University?
Admitted students typically score between 510 and 570 on the SAT sections reported.
What is Salem State University's graduation rate?
55% of students graduate within six years.