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Salem State University
Salem, MA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Open
- Average net price
- $12,921
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $62,762
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Salem State University is a public college in Salem, MA with 4,291 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $12,921 per year ($8,474 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,762 ten years after enrolling.
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Admissions
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,852
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,637
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Salem State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,037
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,708
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,117
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,474
- $30–48k$10,094
- $48–75k$10,214
- $75–110k$12,912
- $110k+$22,319
Get a personal estimate with Salem State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $62,762
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,291
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White52%
- Hispanic25%
- Black9%
- Asian3%
Salem State University FAQ
What is Salem State University's acceptance rate?+
Salem State University admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is Salem State University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Salem State University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,852 students applied to Salem State University and 4,637 were admitted; 810 enrolled.
Does Salem State University consider legacy status?+
No. Salem State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Salem State University require an essay?+
Salem State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Salem State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,037 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,921.
What is Salem State University's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 167729 · How we use this data
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