Salem State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2676 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #754 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #692 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #292 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 18 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 5,078
- Graduates
- 1,461
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- 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 93% and is among the 33% 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 | 93% | 89% | 94% |
| Applicants | 5,093 | 1,537 | 3,556 |
| Admissions | 4,719 | 1,370 | 3,349 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 858 | 307 | 551 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
3,006 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
851 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 986
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Salem State University are 986-1210 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3833 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1333 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 535 (8%) |
| Asian | 212 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 209 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 199 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 195 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (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
- $8,562
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
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 | $11,068 | $6,568 |
| Fee in-state | $11,068 | $6,568 |
| Fee out-of-state | $11,911 | $6,607 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,706 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,954 |
| Room charge | $10,384 |
| Meal charge | $3,866 |
Salem State University majors
Salem State University has granted 1,237 bachelor's degrees across 72 programs and 527 master's across 26 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Salem State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 48 | 128 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 155 | |
| Psychology, General | 125 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 47 | 49 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 79 | 15 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 54 | 14 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 55 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | 34 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | 21 |
| Accounting | 34 | 17 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 47 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 38 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 7 | 27 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 33 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 27 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 26 | |
| Finance, General | 25 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 10 | 14 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 | |
| Acting | 22 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 22 | |
| History, General | 17 | 5 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 21 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 20 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 5 | 14 |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 19 | |
| Nursing Science | 18 | |
| Geography | 17 | |
| Information Technology | 16 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 16 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | 3 |
| Education, General | 13 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | |
| Sociology, General | 11 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 11 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 11 | |
| Accounting and Finance | 10 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 10 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 10 | |
| Music, General | 10 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 10 | |
| Public & Applied History | 10 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 9 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 9 | |
| History Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 8 |
| Management Information Systems, General | 8 | |
| Management Science | 8 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 8 | |
| Advertising | 7 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Creative Writing | 7 | |
| Journalism | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 5 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Dance, General | 4 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |
| Photography | 4 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| General Studies | 3 | |
| Sculpture | 3 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | |
| Painting | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Printmaking | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| European History | 1 | |
| History, Other | 1 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 1 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,237 | 527 |
Salem State University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 52% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Salem State University has published 1,618 scientific papers with 16,416 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 33 |
| 1992 | 7 | 37 |
| 1993 | 7 | 42 |
| 1994 | 10 | 38 |
| 1995 | 6 | 25 |
| 1996 | 10 | 38 |
| 1997 | 12 | 53 |
| 1998 | 14 | 51 |
| 1999 | 13 | 85 |
| 2000 | 18 | 92 |
| 2001 | 16 | 85 |
| 2002 | 24 | 132 |
| 2003 | 21 | 207 |
| 2004 | 24 | 197 |
| 2005 | 26 | 227 |
| 2006 | 25 | 235 |
| 2007 | 36 | 264 |
| 2008 | 48 | 295 |
| 2009 | 52 | 333 |
| 2010 | 43 | 355 |
| 2011 | 46 | 410 |
| 2012 | 56 | 540 |
| 2013 | 69 | 591 |
| 2014 | 61 | 623 |
| 2015 | 83 | 742 |
| 2016 | 93 | 776 |
| 2017 | 95 | 790 |
| 2018 | 78 | 946 |
| 2019 | 90 | 1218 |
| 2020 | 97 | 1527 |
| 2021 | 96 | 1721 |
| 2022 | 74 | 1531 |
| 2023 | 113 | 1682 |
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 is 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 basketball team from 2013 to 2016, and helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games.
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Julie McNiven
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision 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
-
Leila Marie Goldkuhl Masterson is an American fashion model. She is known for competing on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 19, becoming the last eliminated overall.
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Walter Day
- Occupations
- businesspersonhistorian
- Biography
-
Walter Aldro Day is an American businessman and the founder of Twin Galaxies, an organization that tracks world records for video games and conducts a program of electronic-gaming promotions.
General info
| Alternative names | SSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1854 |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 960 |
| 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 |