School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Salem State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 1970
Phone978-542-6000
WEBwww.salemstate.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.salemstate.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.salemstate.edu/apply-now
Financial Aidwww.salemstate.edu/finaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.salemstate.edu/campus-life/student-navigation-center/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.salemstate.edu/academics/centers/center-academic-excellence/veterans-affairs
Disability Servicewww.salemstate.edu/disability-services
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Salem State University is 95.57% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.47%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate95.57 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)17.47 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50
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Tuition & Fees

Salem State's 2024 tuition & fees is $11,978 for Massachusetts residents and $18,961 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,961).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $9,088 for Massachusetts residents and $10,747 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$11,978$18,961
Graduate Tuition & Fees$9,088$10,747
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 6,539 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 851 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Salem State has 5,078 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,461 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students6,539
Undergraduate Students5,078
Graduate Students1,461
Online Enrollment851
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Salem State offers 149 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 149 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Salem State
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs149 Programs
Number of online programs10 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
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Academic/career counseling service✔
Employment services✔
Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔