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Salem State University

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Salem State University is a Public institution located in Salem, MA. The school has... approximately 6776 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $62,196. The average age of students entering Salem State University is 22. The most popular programs at the Salem State University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (22%), Health Professions And Related Programs (12%), Psychology (9%), Education (9%) and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (8%).


Tuition & Fees
$16,706
Admissions Rate
82%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Average SAT Score
1066

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Salem State University.

Tuition & Fees
$16,706
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$7,122
Total Expected Costs
$23,828

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$18,395
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $13,570
$30,001 - $48,000 $15,637
$48,001 - $75,000 $19,005
$75,001 - $110,000 $21,556
$110,000 + $22,789

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Salem State University.

6,776 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 38%

Female Students: 62%

85% Full Time / 15% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 22

Low Income Students: 36%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Salem State University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Salem State University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Students Receiving Federal Loans
63%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$259

The graduation rate at the Salem State University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
52%
Students who Return after their First Year
77%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Salem State University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Foreign Language, Literature, and Linguistics

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (22%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (12%)
  • Psychology (9%)
  • Education (9%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (8%)