Salem State University Massachusetts

Public regional university in suburban Massachusetts with open admissions and low in-state tuition.

College statistics

Address:
352 Lafayette St
Salem, MA
01970
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.salemstate.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Salem State University is a public four-year institution in Salem, Massachusetts, serving the North Shore region. The university focuses on undergraduate and graduate programs in business, management, marketing, and related fields, with a practical, career-oriented curriculum. Total enrollment is approximately 6,200 students.

In-state tuition is $910 annually, with total cost of attendance at $17,748 for students living on campus. Out-of-state tuition runs $7,050, bringing total out-of-state costs to $23,888. Admissions are accessible, with a 95.6% acceptance rate. The 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 590 and SAT Math is 570.

The university awards most degrees at the master's level while maintaining a strong undergraduate base. A four-year graduation rate is not listed; prospective students should ask about completion timelines and academic support services. Salem State works best for working-class and first-generation students seeking affordable credential-building in business fields. More information is available at www.salemstate.edu/.