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Salem State University
#45 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Salem, MA
  • 1,073 reviews
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Salem State University Campus Life

Housing

Dorms
C+
Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Undergrads in College Housing
32%
Average Housing Cost
$9,332/ year
Poll
47%
of students say overall dorm quality is great.53 responses
Poll
44%
of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.116 responses

Food

Campus Food
C-
Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Cost
$3,860/ year
Poll
What are the best food options on campus?
Based on 154 responses
Report
  • What can I say - bagel world!
    25%
  • Upper North
    16%
  • Marsh Dining
    14%
  • Dunk's
    12%
  • Salem Diner
    12%
  • Soon to be Starbucks
    6%
  • Jade House, Mei Lee express, subway
    3%
32%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.59 responses

Campus Quality

Campus
C-
Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Life
C+
Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
Poll
What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
Based on 57 responses
  • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
    19%
  • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
    56%
  • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
    21%
  • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
    4%

Safety

Safety
B-
Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
Poll
77%
of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.78 responses
Poll
How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
Based on 49 responses
  • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
    51%
  • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
    35%
  • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
    14%
Poll
How visible are the campus police on campus?
Based on 65 responses
  • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
    22%
  • There if you need them but not overbearing.
    58%
  • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
    15%
  • Not very visible.
    5%

Sports

Poll
How popular are varsity sports on campus?
Based on 110 responses
  • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
    1%
  • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
    31%
  • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
    61%
  • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
    7%
Men's Varsity Sports
Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Ice Hockey, Baseball
Women's Varsity Sports
Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Softball, Soccer, Ice Hockey

Clubs & Activities

Clubs Offered
Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper
Music
Choral Groups, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater
Poll
What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
Based on 46 responses
Report
  • Halloween - Salem's biggest tradition
    50%
  • BBQ's
    17%
  • Sporting Events
    11%
  • Carnival
    9%
  • UAT evente
    7%
  • Free food trucks
    4%
  • Observatory
    2%

Party Scene

Party Scene
B-
Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
Poll
What is the party scene like on campus?
Based on 72 responses
  • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
    19%
  • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
    21%
  • Good parties are few and far between.
    22%
  • Parties? What parties?
    38%
Poll
What is the biggest party event of the year?
Based on 49 responses
Report
  • Halloween
    88%
  • Cohesion
    6%
  • Foam and Glow
    6%

Greek Life

Men in Fraternities
—
Women in Sororities
—
49%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.80 responses
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