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Salem State UniversitySalem, MA
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University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell, MA
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#11 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$11,978 Massachusetts Residents
$18,961 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$16,570 Massachusetts Residents
$35,396 Out-of-State
cheaper$9,088 Massachusetts Residents
$10,747 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$16,050 Massachusetts Residents
$28,426 Out-of-State
Less$8,626Average Financial Aid AmountMore$10,220
Admission
Lower1,110 SAT-Test ScoresHigher1,250 SAT
28 ACT
Easier92.66%Acceptance RateTighter85.95%
Lower18.29%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable18.39%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller6,539Total EnrollmentLarger17,153
Smaller5,078Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger12,389
Smaller1,461Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,764
Smaller851Online Student PopulationLarger4,902
Completion & Outcomes
Lower55%Graduate RateHigher71%
Lower75%Retention RateHigher84%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,706)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
673Number of faculties1,002
Lower$90,448Average Faculty SalaryHigher$117,199
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.