Salem State University
Salem, MA · Public · 4,291 undergrads (small, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,516 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $13,870 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $13,821 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $17,590 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,223 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,996 |
Sticker tuition: $12,338 in-state, $19,531 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 35%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $56,662
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing18%
Business17%
Psychology10%
Criminal Justice8%
Education8%
Biology & Life Sciences7%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
English & Literature4%
Computer Science4%
Communications & Media3%
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