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Salem State University
#47 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Salem, MA
  • 1,155 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
    $10,384/ 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
    $3,866/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 154 responses
    • 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%
    30%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.64 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%
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    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 115 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      2%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      30%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      61%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      8%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    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
    • Halloween - Salem's biggest tradition
      50%
    • BBQ's
      17%
    • Sporting Events
      11%
    • Carnival
      9%
    • UAT evente
      7%
    • Free food trucks
      4%
    • Observatory
      2%
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    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 77 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      1%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      19%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      22%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      21%
    • Parties? What parties?
      36%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 54 responses
    • Halloween
      83%
    • Cohesion
      7%
    • Foam and Glow
      6%
    • Halloween
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    —
    Women in Sororities
    —
    47%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.85 responses
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