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Salem State University Trade Programs

Salem State University is a public institution located in Salem, MA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Salem State University?

Contact information for 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

Here’s what 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 has an acceptance rate of 96%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials 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

Acceptance rates at Salem State University can differ by gender.

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. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation 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

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 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, all undergraduate. 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.

Online Learning at Salem State University

Salem State University offers remote learning paths 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.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

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 has 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.