Salem is a city in Massachusetts and it is the county seat of Essex county. Its population is 43,226. There are 15 colleges near Salem, Massachusetts - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 14 colleges are in 30 miles from Salem. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 5 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 79,905 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,175 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 82.79% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,235.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem State University In Salem |
Public four-years |
$19,531 ($12,338) | $11,069 ($9,360) | 6,230 | 12 to 1 |
| North Shore Community College 6.3 miles from Salem |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,920 ($5,352) | Not Offered | 5,743 | 16 to 1 |
| Bunker Hill Community College 12.8 miles from Salem |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,112 ($6,168) | Not Offered | 9,876 | 21 to 1 |
| University of Massachusetts-Central Office 13.4 miles from Salem |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston 15.5 miles from Salem |
Public four-years |
$38,115 ($15,898) | $39,352 ($20,456) | 15,575 | 15 to 1 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design 15.8 miles from Salem |
Public four-years |
$43,400 ($15,400) | $26,550 | 1,989 | 9 to 1 |
| Roxbury Community College 16.1 miles from Salem |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,088 ($6,096) | Not Offered | 2,044 | 14 to 1 |
| Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing 16.3 miles from Salem |
Public less than 2-years |
$14,540 | Not Offered | 37 | 8 to 1 |
| Quincy College 18.7 miles from Salem |
Public four-years |
$8,938 | Not Offered | 3,022 | 22 to 1 |
| Middlesex Community College 19.0 miles from Salem |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,170 ($6,098) | Not Offered | 9,374 | 21 to 1 |
| Northern Essex Community College 21.0 miles from Salem |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,516 ($6,732) | Not Offered | 4,721 | 19 to 1 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College 23.1 miles from Salem |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,800 ($5,856) | Not Offered | 4,578 | 16 to 1 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell 23.7 miles from Salem |
Public four-years |
$36,264 ($16,966) | $29,118 ($16,434) | 16,598 | 17 to 1 |
| Blue Hills Regional Technical School 25.1 miles from Salem |
Public less than 2-years |
$15,800 | Not Offered | 38 | 7 to 1 |
| Greater Lowell Technical School 26.5 miles from Salem |
Public less than 2-years |
$9,250 | Not Offered | 80 | 10 to 1 |
