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Overview
Salem State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Salem, MA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
United States
Salem, MA 01970
United States
Contact
Dr. Mary Dunn
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@salemstate.edu
Phone: 978-542-6202
Fax: 978-542-6893
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@salemstate.edu
Phone: 978-542-6202
Fax: 978-542-6893
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Aquaculture |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Biomedical Sciences, General |
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| Biotechnology |
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| Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology |
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| Environmental Biology |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Accounting And Finance |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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| Finance, General |
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| Hospitality Administration/management, General |
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| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems, General |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Tourism And Travel Services Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising |
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| Communication And Media Studies, Other |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Mass Communication/media Studies |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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| Computer Science |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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| Education, General |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing |
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| Writing, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| Italian Language And Literature |
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| Language Interpretation And Translation |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training/trainer |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
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| Health/health Care Administration/management |
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| Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist |
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| Nursing Science |
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| Occupational Therapy/therapist |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Rehabilitation And Therapeutic Professions, Other |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| American History (united States) |
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| European History |
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| History, General |
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| History, Other |
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| Public/applied History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Behavior Analysis |
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| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice And Corrections, General |
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| Fire Science/fire-fighting |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Government And Politics (united States) |
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| Economics, General |
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| Geographic Information Science And Cartography |
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| Geography, Other |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aviation/airway Management And Operations |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Dance, General |
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| Design And Applied Arts, Other |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Drawing |
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| Music, General |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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| Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology |
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| Theatre Literature, History And Criticism |
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| Theatre/theatre Arts Management |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,852
Applied
4,637
Accepted
4,853
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,322
Females Applied
3,187
Females Accepted
96%
Male Admissions
1,530
Males Applied
1,450
Males Accepted
95%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.25
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | SAT/ACT scores |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | September 1st | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | January 1st | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 535 | 520 | 610 | |
| SAT Math | 525 | 500 | 570 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
910
In-state
7,050
Out-of-state
910
In-district
Fees
11,428
Full-time student fees
15,646
Room & board
10,284
Room only
Financial Aid
10,189
Avg. Financial Aid Package
11,032
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
2,091
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,323
Avg. Loan Aid
1,771
Avg. Grant Aid
6,297
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
58%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
8%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,853
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
6%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 23.15% |
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| Black or African American | 8.52% |
| White or Caucasian | 56.04% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.09% |
| Asian | 2.87% |
| Two or more races | 3.59% |
| Other | 2.68% |
Gender
Male (36.1%)
Female (63.9%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 35% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Student Involvement and Activities Block Party, Multicultural Student Association Back to School Party and SSUphoria Electronic Dance Music Concert
Student Involvement and Activities Block Party, Multicultural Student Association Back to School Party and SSUphoria Electronic Dance Music Concert
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Program Council, Residence Hall Association, Multicultural Student Association and International Student Association
Student Government Association, Program Council, Residence Hall Association, Multicultural Student Association and International Student Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
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