Salem State University
Salem State University is a public 4-year institution in Salem, MA. It enrolls about 6,239 students and admits roughly 96% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Salem, MA 01970 |
| County | Essex County |
| Enrollment | 6,239 |
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
| Applicants / admitted | 4,852 / 4,637 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,978 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $18,961 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 55% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 74% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $19,324 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 510–590 |
| Website | www.salemstate.edu/ |
| Phone | 9785426000 |
Admissions
About 4,852 students applied and 4,637 were admitted. Of those admitted, 810 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,978 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $18,961. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $19,324 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,384 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,747 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,712 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,398 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,642 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,082 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 55% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Salem State University is in Salem, MA, Essex County. Its coordinates are 42.5036, -70.8902.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Salem State University?
About 96% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 4,852 applicants.
How much does Salem State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,978 for in-state students and $18,961 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Salem State University?
About 6,239 students are enrolled.