Salem State University

#2294 in Best Colleges in America

SALEM, MA · 4 Year ·

3.4

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352 LAFAYETTE ST SALEM, MA 01970

Public College
SAT/ACT Optional
Some Online Degrees

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

6 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

Best College Locations in America 420 of 1,527
Best Value Colleges in America 451 of 1,482
Most Diverse Colleges in America 693 of 1,517

Academics

Overall Grade

Academics

B+

Value

A minus

Diversity

C minus

Campus

C minus

Athletics

B minus

Party Scene

Professors

B+

Location

Dorms

Campus Food

C minus

Student Life

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Psychology

148 Graduates

#2Nursing

146 Graduates

#3Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

101 Graduates

#4Accounting

73 Graduates

#5Business

73 Graduates

#6Early Childhood Education

69 Graduates

#7Social Work and Youth Services

57 Graduates

#8Biology

45 Graduates

#9Healthcare Management

44 Graduates

#10Marketing

44 Graduates

Admissions

90%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

SAT Range

1010-1160

ACT Range

19-23

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Yes

Costs

$18,125

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$7,673

Students Receiving Financial Aid

93%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$43,500

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

57%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

4,234

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

4,234 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,321

Undergrads Over 25

17%

Pell Grant

43%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

11:1

Evening Degree Programs

Athletic Conference

Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division III (without football)