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Salem State University

Salem, MA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate86%

Salem State University FAQ

In-state tuition for Salem State University is $910. Each state defines how students qualify for in-state tuition. For undergraduates who are claimed as dependents on their parents' taxes, where their parents live usually determines eligibility for in-state tuition.
Salem State University's current tuition and fees are $910 a year for in-state students and $7,050 for out-of-state students. Room and board at Salem State University is another $16,003 for students who live on campus. The amount of the average financial aid package students receive is around $10,189
Salem State University has rolling admissions. Colleges with rolling admissions evaluate applications as they are received versus waiting to evaluate all applications after a hard deadline. Schools will continue to evaluate applications until they’ve filled all the slots for their incoming class.
Salem State University is a 4-Year college. Most students take 4 years to graduate. Four-year schools typically result in bachelor's degrees. Two-year schools typically result in associate degrees.
Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.
Out-of-state tuition for Salem State University is $7,050. Tuition for out-of-state students is higher at public universities, because the state government provides some funding for in-state students who attend. Private colleges usually have the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students.
Salem State University is a Public school. Public colleges receive some government funding while private schools rely on tuition and endowment for funding. Private schools can have higher tuition, but may also offer more generous financial aid packages than public schools. Public and private schools may also vary in size, environment, and types of majors and instruction offered.

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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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