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Salem State University
Salem,
MA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate86%
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About Salem State University
Salem State University is a public, state university in the city of Salem, Massachusetts. Salem State University was founded in 1854. The university enrolls around 5,716 students per year, including 5,716 undergraduates.
2021 Acceptance Rate for Salem State University
It is not difficult to get into Salem State University. Around 86% of applicants get into Salem State University each year. In 2021, 4,985 out of 5,825 total applicants were accepted.
| Salem State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 66% |
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Salem State University Campus Tours
Salem State University is located in the city of Salem, Massachusetts, near Boston.
If you are interested in seeing Salem State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 1A to Salem, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Salem State University and Salem are like without leaving home.
College Info
Salem State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jun 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Salem State University is Jun 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Salem State University is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Salem State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
980 - 1150
Math SAT Range
480 - 570
Reading SAT Range
490 - 580
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1150 and Above
Good
980 to 1150
Avg
980 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Salem State University students is 1065. Applicants with SAT scores of 1150 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Salem State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 980 to 1150 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 980 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Salem State University.
Salem State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$27,982
In State$34,122
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$910
$7,050
Fees
$11,069
$11,069
Housing
$16,003
$16,003
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Salem State University is like? There are approximately 5,716 students enrolled at Salem State University. 77% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from MA and 4% percent of students are from other states.
77%
Full Time15%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
5,716
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
86%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jun 1
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