Salem State University
Public, 4-year
352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Quick Facts
4,286
Total Enrollment
96%
Acceptance Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
$48,209
Median Earnings (6yr)
$11,978
In-State Tuition
$18,441
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1090
Avg SAT Score
About Salem State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 352 Lafayette St |
| City | Salem, MA |
| ZIP Code | 01970 |
| County | Essex County |
President/Chief Administrator: John Keenan (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 4,286 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 36% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 56.0% |
| Black | 8.5% |
| Hispanic | 23.2% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3.1% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 13.1% |
| Part-Time Students | 13.2% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 510 | 560 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 530 | 570 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$11,978
In-State Tuition
$18,961
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,615
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,441
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 35% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 57% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 35% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $19,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,700 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 61% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,384 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,747 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,712 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,398 |
| $110,001+ | $24,642 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$48,209
6 Years After
$54,540
8 Years After
$56,662
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $31,394 | 75th percentile: $71,153
Earnings by Family Income Background
$44,821
Low Income
$59,370
Middle Income
$45,246
High Income
Student Outcomes
74%
Full-Time Retention
20%
Part-Time Retention
55%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$10,111
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,347
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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