Salem State University

352 Lafayette St, Salem, Massachusetts 01970

4-year, Public Suburb: Large
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Key Statistics

6,239
Total Students
4,853
Undergraduates
11 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing

Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$12,338
+3% from last year
Out-of-State
$19,531
+3% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,200

Living Arrangements

On Campus
Food & Housing: $16,838
Other Expenses:
$1,784
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $12,100
Other Expenses:
$3,660
With Family
Food & Housing: $4,600
Other Expenses:
$3,660
-45.8%

Total Annual Costs

In-State

$32,160
On Campus
+2.6% from last year
$29,298
Off Campus
+6.8% from last year
$17,198
With Family
-13.7% from last year

Out-of-State

$39,353
On Campus
+2.7% from last year
$36,491
Off Campus
+6.1% from last year
$24,391
With Family
-9.4% from last year

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
36%
Female
64%

Undergraduate Age

24 and Under
87%
25 and Over
13%

Undergraduate Residence

In-State
90%
Out-of-State
8%
International
1%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
7%
Some Distance
47%
No Distance
45%

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time
37%
Part-Time
63%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
36%
Some Distance
31%
No Distance
33%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Asian
4%
Black or African American
9%
Hispanic/Latino
24%
White
53%
Two or more races
3%
Race/ethnicity unknown
3%
US Nonresident
3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers

Contact Information

Phone
(978) 542-6000
Address
352 Lafayette St, Salem, Massachusetts 01970
IPEDS ID
167729

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Federal Financial Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

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