Salem State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2679 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #745 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #683 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #289 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 4,853
- Graduates
- 1,386
- 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 29% 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 | 4,852 | 1,530 | 3,322 |
| Admissions | 4,637 | 1,450 | 3,187 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 793 | 305 | 488 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 8 | 9 |
2,724 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
844 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Salem State University are 990-1160 (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 | 3564 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1363 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 488 (8%) |
| Asian | 214 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 200 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 199 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 198 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (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
- $8,241
- 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 | 1,675 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,378 |
| Room charge | $10,384 |
| Meal charge | $3,866 |
Salem State University majors
Salem State University has granted 1,140 bachelor's degrees across 73 programs and 494 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 | 163 | |
| Social Work | 31 | 121 |
| Psychology, General | 122 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 72 | 7 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 50 | 19 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 37 | 32 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | 40 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 59 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 56 | |
| Accounting | 25 | 20 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 37 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 32 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | 5 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 7 | 19 |
| Education, General | 25 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 23 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | |
| History, General | 16 | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 21 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 19 | |
| Finance, General | 18 | |
| Nursing Science | 18 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 12 | 5 |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 16 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 14 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 15 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 13 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 13 | |
| Acting | 12 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 12 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 11 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 11 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | |
| Geography | 11 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 11 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | 3 |
| Accounting and Finance | 10 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 4 | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | |
| Management Science | 10 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 10 | |
| Creative Writing | 9 | |
| History Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 9 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 9 | |
| Information Technology | 8 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 8 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 7 | |
| General Studies | 7 | |
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| Advertising | 6 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | |
| Journalism | 5 | |
| Public & Applied History | 5 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 5 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 4 | |
| Painting | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Photography | 2 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Environmental Biology | 1 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |
| Printmaking | 1 | |
| Sculpture | 1 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,140 | 494 |
Salem State University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 48% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Salem State University has published 1,898 scientific papers with 26,894 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 53 |
| 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 | 376 |
| 2007 | 40 | 396 |
| 2008 | 50 | 439 |
| 2009 | 54 | 541 |
| 2010 | 52 | 616 |
| 2011 | 57 | 677 |
| 2012 | 64 | 843 |
| 2013 | 79 | 900 |
| 2014 | 78 | 989 |
| 2015 | 86 | 1091 |
| 2016 | 96 | 1119 |
| 2017 | 107 | 1241 |
| 2018 | 93 | 1391 |
| 2019 | 96 | 1775 |
| 2020 | 103 | 2137 |
| 2021 | 105 | 2445 |
| 2022 | 90 | 2386 |
| 2023 | 147 | 2500 |
| 2024 | 60 | 2298 |
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
- 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
-
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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Walter Day
- Occupations
- historianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Walter Aldro Day Jr. 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 | 962 |
| 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 |