College statistics
- Address:
- 352 Lafayette St
Salem, MA
01970 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.salemstate.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Room and Board:
- $16,838
- Acceptance Rate:
- 95.6%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $102,484,568
- 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/.