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Colleges / Salem State University

Salem State University

Salem, MA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate86%

About Salem State University

Salem State University is a public, state university in the city of Salem, Massachusetts. Salem State University was founded in 1854. The university enrolls around 5,716 students per year, including 5,716 undergraduates.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Salem State University

It is not difficult to get into Salem State University. Around 86% of applicants get into Salem State University each year. In 2021, 4,985 out of 5,825 total applicants were accepted.

Salem State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 86%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.2
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 66%

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Salem State University Campus Tours

Salem State University is located in the city of Salem, Massachusetts, near Boston.

If you are interested in seeing Salem State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 1A to Salem, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.

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College Info

352 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970

Campus Setting: Urban

Salem State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jun 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Salem State University is Jun 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Salem State University is Aug 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Salem State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

980 - 1150

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Math SAT Range

480 - 570

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Reading SAT Range

490 - 580

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1150 and Above

Good

980 to 1150

Avg

980 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Salem State University students is 1065. Applicants with SAT scores of 1150 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Salem State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 980 to 1150 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 980 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Salem State University.

Salem State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$27,982

In State

$34,122

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$910
$7,050
Fees
$11,069
$11,069
Housing
$16,003
$16,003
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Salem State University is like? There are approximately 5,716 students enrolled at Salem State University. 77% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from MA and 4% percent of students are from other states.

77%

Full Time

15%

Part Time

96%

In State

4%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,716

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

86%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,979

Out-of-State

$18,119

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jun 1
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