Salem State University
- 4 Year
- SALEM, MA
CollegeGrad School
Salem State University
- 4 Year
- SALEM, MA
- Rating 3.38 out of 5 1,194 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade C minus
- Athleticsgrade C minus
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade C
- Student Lifegrade C
- Safetygrade B
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Salem State University Rankings
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Salem State Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87%
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
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Cost
Net Price
$19,704 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,775 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
64%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 61 responses45%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 74 responses47%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 74 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing162 Graduates
- Psychology151 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration110 Graduates
- Business83 Graduates
- Accounting79 Graduates
- Early Childhood Education69 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services63 Graduates
- Marketing54 Graduates
- Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine49 Graduates
- English39 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,444 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,272
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
45%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
47%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 87 responsesPoll
62%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 117 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
59%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%87%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 45 responsesSimilar Colleges
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I am actually moving OUT of Salem! Salem State is a complete ghost town. So if you like a quiet campus, this is your place. The RA’s this year are wayyy too power hungry, I’m sorry but you’re not gonna tell me at 21 not to run in the hall. The school is also VERY LBGTQ oriented, which is great! However it seems like that’s all there is, EVERYTHING on campus is somehow related to the LBGTQ community and many of the campus activities are geared toward that community. They have also started allowing people to use “cat” as a pronoun, which I’m sorry but I’m not paying for college to worry about referring to someone as “cat.” I loved the school when I toured it, but I’m honestly disappointed with the reality of it, hence why I’m moving.
It’s the most affordable school so I really appreciate that. The food is amazing and it’s 24/7 dining. If I had to be picky about the food I wish they had more healthier options at night. Also, I wish it was more diverse that’s why it’s four stars out of five. As a Latina I only see few people of color living at college. I only see big quantities of mi gente working in the kitchen, which is great for my tummy but a little discouraging when I don’t see relatability in my professors or counselors.
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Have an amazing day!
2020 has brought a lot of mess to college life. With Covid, Salem State decided to go on remote learning for a good amount of classes to keep their employees and students safe. Online learning is hard, but my experience has been excellent this past year. Salem State provides excellent support with online learning. Professors are very understanding and accommodating! The most important thing to remember is communication is key! If you keep communicating with your professors, they are more than willing to help if you are struggling with something online. I have gotten a lot of help and office hours on zoom. If I am good at a different learning style, I have been successful with Salem State providing help and support!