Salem State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2571 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #725 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #664 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #285 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 4,867
- Graduates
- 1,363
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.salemstate.edu
Salem State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Salem State University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 28% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95% | 96% |
| Applicants | 7,953 | 2,477 | 5,473 |
| Admissions | 7,625 | 2,342 | 5,280 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 837 | 307 | 529 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 21 | 10 | 11 |
2,702 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
836 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3402 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1442 (23%) |
| Black or African American | 490 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 246 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 232 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 211 (3%) |
| Asian | 202 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,319
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $910 | $2,520 |
| Tuition in-state | $910 | $2,520 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,050 | $4,140 |
| Fee in-district | $11,428 | $6,840 |
| Fee in-state | $11,428 | $6,840 |
| Fee out-of-state | $12,481 | $6,929 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,656 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,838 |
| Room charge | $10,384 |
| Meal charge | $3,866 |
Salem State University majors
Salem State University has granted 1,042 bachelor's degrees across 73 programs and 478 master's across 27 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Salem State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 174 | |
| Social Work | 42 | 115 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 80 | 9 |
| Psychology, General | 88 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 36 | 49 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 43 | 20 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 53 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | 33 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 33 | 11 |
| Education, General | 38 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 36 | |
| Accounting | 19 | 16 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 9 | 26 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 30 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 28 | |
| Finance, General | 28 | |
| History, General | 13 | 9 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 20 | |
| Acting | 19 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6 | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 17 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 16 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | |
| History Teacher Education | 12 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 11 | |
| Geography | 11 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 11 | |
| Nursing Science | 11 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 | 7 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 9 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 8 | |
| Accounting and Finance | 7 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 7 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 7 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | |
| Information Technology | 7 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Management Science | 6 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 6 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |
| Journalism | 5 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | 1 |
| Public & Applied History | 5 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 5 | |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| European History | 4 | |
| General Studies | 4 | |
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Advertising | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 3 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 3 | |
| Painting | 3 | |
| American History (United States) | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | |
| Printmaking | 1 | |
| Sculpture | 1 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,042 | 478 |
Salem State University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 43% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Salem State University has published 1,950 scientific papers with 28,544 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Medicine, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 67 |
| 1994 | 10 | 53 |
| 1995 | 7 | 43 |
| 1996 | 10 | 61 |
| 1997 | 14 | 96 |
| 1998 | 16 | 99 |
| 1999 | 15 | 115 |
| 2000 | 23 | 167 |
| 2001 | 19 | 139 |
| 2002 | 27 | 208 |
| 2003 | 26 | 295 |
| 2004 | 24 | 308 |
| 2005 | 28 | 332 |
| 2006 | 32 | 377 |
| 2007 | 40 | 396 |
| 2008 | 50 | 439 |
| 2009 | 55 | 540 |
| 2010 | 52 | 616 |
| 2011 | 57 | 678 |
| 2012 | 64 | 843 |
| 2013 | 79 | 905 |
| 2014 | 78 | 989 |
| 2015 | 87 | 1091 |
| 2016 | 96 | 1119 |
| 2017 | 107 | 1240 |
| 2018 | 93 | 1392 |
| 2019 | 97 | 1776 |
| 2020 | 101 | 2141 |
| 2021 | 105 | 2444 |
| 2022 | 90 | 2383 |
| 2023 | 147 | 2498 |
| 2024 | 62 | 2337 |
| 2025 | 65 | 2130 |
Salem State University alumni
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Tom Thibodeau
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Thomas Joseph Thibodeau Jr., nicknamed "Thibs", is an American basketball coach who was most recently the head coach for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He served as an assistant coach for the United States men's national team from 2013 to 2016, and helped them win a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games.
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Julie McNiven
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Julie McNiven is an American actress and singer. McNiven was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and got her start in local community theatre productions. She is best known for her recurring roles in Mad Men (2007–2009) and Supernatural (2008–2010). McNiven also had a recurring role in the second season of Stargate: Universe (2010–2011).
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Leila Goldkuhl
- Occupations
- model
- Biography
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Leila Marie Goldkuhl Masterson is an American fashion model. She is known for competing on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 19.
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Kimberley Driscoll
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Kimberley Lord Driscoll is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the 73rd lieutenant governor of Massachusetts since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Driscoll previously served as the 50th mayor of Salem from 2006 to 2023. Before becoming mayor, Driscoll served as an elected member of the Salem City Council and worked as the deputy city manager and chief legal counsel for the city of Chelsea.
General info
| Alternative names | SSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1854 |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 986 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 352 Lafayette St Salem, Massachusetts, 01970 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 44,000 |
| Phone | 9785426000 |