Salem State University
Salem, MA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Salem State University
Salem State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Salem, MA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 4,291 students. The acceptance rate is 96%. 50% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $56,662.
96%
Acceptance
$15,996
Net price
4,291
Enrollment
50%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
96%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$15,996
Average net price
$12,338
In-state tuition
$19,531
Out-of-state tuition
$16,838
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$28,291
Total cost of attendance
35%
Students receiving Pell grants
49%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$56,662
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,209
Median earnings (6 yrs)
50%
Graduation rate
75%
Retention rate
74%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,571
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
4,291
Total enrollment
13%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
40%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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