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Salem State University

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Acceptance Rate 95.88 %
Tuition & Fees $19,531
($12,338)
Student Population 6,230
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,277
Graduation Rate 50 %

Academic Overview

Salem State University Campus, Salem, MA
Salem State University is a public, four-years institute located in Salem, Massachusetts. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $12,338 for Massachusetts residents and $19,531 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,360 for Massachusetts residents and $11,069 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 6,230 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 95.88% and the graduation rate is 50% last year.
The salary after graduation from Salem State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $47,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Salem State's tuition & fees is $12,338 for Massachusetts residents and $19,531 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $9,360 for in-state students and $11,069 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,338$19,531
Graduate$9,360$11,069
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Salem State. The acceptance rate of Salem State is 95.88% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.25%. The average graduation rate is 50% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,277 and 71% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 6,230 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Salem State University is 95.88 %.
Acceptance Rate
95.88%
Graduation Rate for Salem State University is 50 %
Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate for Salem State University is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for Salem State University is 6,230
Student Population
6,230
Student to Faculty Ratio for Salem State University is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,277 at Salem State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,277

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 1970
Phone978-542-6000
WEBwww.salemstate.edu/
Admissionwww.salemstate.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.salemstate.edu/apply-now
Financial Aidwww.salemstate.edu/finaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.salemstate.edu/campus-life/student-navigation-center/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.salemstate.edu/academics/centers/center-academic-excellence/veterans-affairs
Disability Servicewww.salemstate.edu/disability-services

Offered Degrees

Salem State offers 153 major programs through online and on-site education where 15 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's943
Master's344
Post-Bachelor's Certificate197
Post-Master's Certificate61

Special Learning Opportunities

Salem State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,706)
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Salem State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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