Salem State University
352 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
(978) 542-6000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 11633
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.salemstate.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $8,646.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $23,254.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $29,394.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 448 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 88% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 40% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,396.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 53% |
| Average state aid | $2,431.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 63% |
| Average institutional aid | $2,102.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 76% |
| Average student loan | $6,850.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- Acting
- Advertising
- American History (United States)
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
- Design and Applied Arts
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Biology
- European History
- Finance
- Financial Planning and Services
- Fire Services Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History
- History Teacher Education
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Italian Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
- Management Information Systems
- Management Science
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Nursing Science
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Painting
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government
- Printmaking
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Public/Applied History
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Writing
- Accounting and Finance
Massachusetts Scholarships
Reverend Eugene Green-Beta Xi Scholarship
Scholarship for part-time undergraduate students attending Stonehill College. Selection is based on academic achievement, minimum 3.0 GPA and community service. Due date, award amount and number of awards varies. more...
Pierre & Rosalie LeMieux Perpetuity Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Assumption College. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Thomas J. Conroy Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Preference given to students in the Construction or Design disciplines. Due date, number, and amount of awards may vary. A copy of the FAFSA must be included with application packet. more...
Nancy J. Thurston Scholarship
Scholarship for part-time undergraduate students attending Stonehill College who are majoring in Health Care Administration. Applicants must have financial need. Due date, award amount and number of awards varies. Contact the Continuing Education Office for more information and/or application more...
Health Professional Scholarship Program Awards
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at MassBay Community College. Students must be enrolled in specific health professional programs. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
September 11, 2001 Tragedy Tuition Waiver Program
Scholarship for undergraduate students who are children or widowed spouses of a Massachusetts resident who was the victim of the terrorism of September 11, 2001. Students must attend a public college or university in Massachusetts. A certificate of death and proof that the death is connected to terrorism must be included with application packet. Award amount is equal to the resident tuition rate. Number of awards varies. more...
Angeline C. Carocari Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Assumption College. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
New England Transfer Association Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at MassBay Community College. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, have completed an Associate Degree or 60 college credits, and must be nominated. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. Renewable. more...
Academic Improvement Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students who are sophomores, juniors and seniors attending Fisher College, Day Division in Boston, MA full-time. Applicants must show continuous academic improvement. Candidates must earn a GPA for the year that exceeds their previous year's GPA. Number of awards varies. more...
Lee Abraham Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Stonehill College. Selection based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...