Salem State University, MA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Salem State University Rankings
Affordability62
Selectivity19
Retention34
Graduation13
Earnings38
Diversity57
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Salem State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing23%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education9%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Salem State University
85%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
535
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Salem State University
$11K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Salem State University
64%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
61%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 61% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Salem State University
74%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 37% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 55% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 53% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 61% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 63% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53% | 53% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 79% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 58% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 14% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Salem State University
94%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Salem State University
6,369
Undergraduates
65%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
1,527
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 26% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Salem State University, MA
Montserrat College of Art
3 miles, N
Endicott College
4 miles, NE
Gordon College
7 miles, NE
North Shore Community College
7 miles, NW