Salem State University
Salem, MA
Salem State University is a public university located in Salem, MA, serving approximately 4,286 students. It has an acceptance rate of 96%.
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Tuition
$11,978
Acceptance
95.57%
Students
5,672
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,978
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,961
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,378
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,588
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
95.57%
SAT range
990 - 1160
ACT range
13 - 22
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
5,672
Undergrads
4,286
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
31
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
24
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.47
Property Rate / 1,000
3.03
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Salem
Violent Rate / 100k
291
Property Rate / 100k
1,032
Location
Institution does not report this
Salem, MA 01970
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