Salem State University

(Salem, MA)

Salem State, founded in 1854, is a public, liberal arts college. Its 62-acre campus is located in Salem, 20 miles north of Boston.

Admissions

57.8%
of Applicants Admitted
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1290–1620 SAT Total
  • 440–540 SAT Reading
  • 440–530 SAT Math
  • 430–540 SAT Writing
  • 15–17 ACT Composite
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$19,443
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $6,850
  • $12,990
  • $11,693
  • $900

Will I Like It

9,630
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 62% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Acting, Drama & Theatre

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Firefighting, Law Enforcement, Parks & Recreation, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math

Social Sciences

Psychology, Sociology

Trades

Aviation

Visual Arts & Design

Art, Drawing, Multimedia, Sculpture

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Aero Club, Books, Chess, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Doodling, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Photography Club, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

352 Lafayette St
Salem, MA 1970
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