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Salem, MA 01970
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Salem State University

Salem, MA - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2506

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Salem State University?
1354th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $910 $910 $7,050
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $5,940 $5,940 $5,940
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $220 $220 $399
FT Graduate Tuition $2,520 $2,520 $4,140
FT Graduate Required Fees $2,430 $2,430 $2,430
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $275 $275 $365
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $19,443 $19,443 $25,583
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $20,468 $20,468 $26,608
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $12,148 $12,148 $18,288

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $6,210 $6,520 $6,210 $6,520 $12,350 $12,660
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $900(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $8,128 $9,716
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,550 $1,660
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $7,020 $9,720
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,750(N/C)
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $4,010 $4,396

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 5,490 (2,121 male / 3,369 female)
Admitted 3,171 (1,169 male / 2,002 female)
Admission rate 58%
First-time Enrollment 994 (384 male / 610 female)
FT Enrollment 974 (375 male / 599 female)
PT Enrollment 20 (9 male / 11 female)
Total Enrollment10,125

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Salem State University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Salem State University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
NCAA Baseball Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
NCAA Track & Field Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc

ACT Test Admission

1326th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 4%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 15 / 17

SAT Test Admission

1062nd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 93%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 540
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 530
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 880 / 1070

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,400
Meals per Week14
Room Fee$6,625
Board Fee$2,814

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 184 132 146 72 2 2,822 180 3,538
Accounting 10 4 4 4 46 6 74
Accounting and Finance 8 2 8 12 30
Acting 2 8 10
Advertising 8 2 2 2 42 4 60
American History (United States)
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6 6
Art Teacher Education 16 16
Art/Art Studies, General 4 4
Athletic Training/Trainer 2 12 14
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 2 2
Biochemistry 2 2 4
Biology Teacher Education 4 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 2 30 4 38
Business Administration and Management, General 12 12 12 10 2 138 12 198
Cartography 2 12 14
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 2 2 4
Chemistry Teacher Education 2 2
Chemistry, General 6 6
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2 8 10
Commercial and Advertising Art 6 30 36
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 2 6 10
Counseling Psychology 2 2 36 40
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2 24 2 28
Creative Writing 2 2
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 18 10 146 6 180
Design and Applied Arts, Other 2 4 6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2 34 36
Drawing 2 2 4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 102 8 112
Economics, General 10 2 4 16
Education, General 14 2 16
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 72 10 82
Educational/Instructional Media Design 22 2 24
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 2 2 166 12 184
English Composition 2 2
English Language and Literature, General 4 80 2 86
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 24 24
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 12 12
European History 2 2
Finance, General 4 32 2 38
Financial Planning and Services 8 8 16
Fire Services Administration 2 22 2 26
Geography 2 26 4 32
Geology/Earth Science, General 8 2 10
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 2 14 16
History Teacher Education 16 4 20
History, General 4 86 6 96
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 4 4
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2 10 12
International Business/Trade/Commerce 12 4 14 30
Journalism 2 4 40 2 48
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2 2 38 2 44
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 4 2 2 24 32
Language Interpretation and Translation 4 6 10
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 2 24 2 28
Management Information Systems, General 2 2 4 8 16
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 4 4 8
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12 4 4 2 66 88
Mathematics Teacher Education 26 2 28
Mathematics, General 2 16 6 24
Music, General 22 22
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 2 2 12 2 18
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 2 2 34 2 40
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 26 34 14 10 232 14 330
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 36 36
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 4 4
Photography 2 2 8 12
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 32 32
Political Science and Government, General 6 12 2 20
Psychology, General 4 8 16 10 138 2 178
Public Relations/Image Management 4 6 6 2 78 6 102
Reading Teacher Education 88 8 96
Sculpture 2 4 6
Secondary Education and Teaching 2 30 4 36
Social Work 16 16 4 160 12 208
Sociology 2 2 2 70 6 82
Spanish Language Teacher Education 6 18 2 26
Spanish Language and Literature 4 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 122 12 134
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4 6 4 2 30 46
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 22 22
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 4 2 10 16
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 2 2 4
Technical and Business Writing 20 20
Tourism and Travel Services Management 10 2 8 20

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Salem State University 879th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $68,528 ($69,292 male / $67,839 female)
Number of FT Faculty 331 (157 male / 174 female)
Number of PT Faculty 428
FT Faculty Ratio 0.8 : 1
Total Benefits $6,103,914

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