Salem State University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
4,286
Men / Women
36% / 64%
White
52%
Hispanic
27%
Black
9%
Asian
4%
International
4%
Mixed
3%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
27%
Business & Economics
22%
Education
9%
Arts
5%
Engineering, Computing & Math
3%
Professional
1%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,338
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$19,531
Est. In-State Cost
$15,960
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$25,265
10-Year ROI
$172,000
ROI Percentile
69th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
75%
4-Year Graduation Rate
36%
6-Year Graduation Rate
50%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,634 (56th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
239 (34th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72%
Yield (Unbound)
11%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
SAT Range
990
–
1,160
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem State University | 1,042 | 31% / 69% | 4% | $61,522 | |
| Computer Science | 18 — | 72% / 28% | 11% | — | |
| Information Technology | 7 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 4 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 53 — | 32% / 68% | 0% | $68,340 | |
| Biomedical Sciences | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $68,340 | |
| Chemistry | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Biology | |||||
| Exercise Science | 11 — | 73% / 27% | 0% | $49,926 | |
| Geosciences | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Kinesiology | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $49,926 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Nursing | 174 — | 9% / 91% | 5% | $85,378 | |
| Occupational Therapy | 9 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | — | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |||||
| Rehabilitation Sciences | 17 — | 24% / 76% | 6% | — | |
| Accounting | 19 — | 26% / 74% | 5% | — | |
| Accounting and Finance | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 14% | — | |
| Advertising | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Business Administration | 43 — | 67% / 33% | 7% | $60,472 | |
| Business Analytics | 6 — | 83% / 17% | 0% | — | |
| Economics | 2 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Entrepreneurship | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | — | |
| Finance | 28 — | 86% / 14% | 4% | — | |
| Health Administration | 36 +1 | 11% / 89% | 3% | — | |
| Hospitality Management | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | — | |
| Human Resources Management | 11 — | 45% / 55% | 9% | — | |
| International Business | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Management Information Systems | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Marketing | 30 — | 47% / 53% | 3% | — | |
| Recreation Management | 9 — | 78% / 22% | 0% | — | |
| Sports Management | 12 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $49,926 | |
| Travel and Tourism | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| American History (United States) | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $57,464 | |
| American Politics | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $60,272 | |
| Communication | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 17% | $49,783 | |
| Creative Writing | 3 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 80 +3 | 40% / 60% | 1% | $54,807 | |
| English | 33 +1 | 18% / 82% | 52% | $41,444 | |
| European History | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $57,464 | |
| French | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| General Studies | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $49,674 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $47,013 | |
| Geography | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $47,013 | |
| History | 13 +1 | 38% / 62% | 8% | $57,464 | |
| Humanities | 3 +2 | 33% / 67% | 0% | $49,674 | |
| Italian | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Journalism | 5 +1 | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |||||
| Mass Communication | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $49,783 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 12 — | 25% / 75% | 8% | — | |
| Professional Writing | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 88 +9 | 15% / 85% | 2% | $48,813 | |
| Public Relations | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Public/Applied History | 5 +1 | 40% / 60% | 0% | $57,464 | |
| Social Work | 42 — | 12% / 88% | 2% | $55,043 | |
| Sociology | 9 +2 | 22% / 78% | 0% | $51,238 | |
| Spanish | 4 +2 | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| Early Childhood Education | 36 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $57,815 | |
| Education | 38 — | 24% / 76% | 0% | $43,082 | |
| Elementary Education | 16 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $57,815 | |
| Acting | 19 +1 | 21% / 79% | 0% | — | |
| Art History | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,992 | |
| Dance | 2 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Design and Applied Arts | |||||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Drama and Theatre Arts | |||||
| Graphic Design | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Painting | 3 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,992 | |
| Photography | |||||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Printmaking | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,992 | |
| Sculpture | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,992 | |
| Theatre Design and Technology | 9 — | 22% / 78% | 0% | — | |
| Fire Services Administration | 11 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — |