Salem State Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Salem State University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Salem State to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Salem State University (Salem State)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Salem State's acceptance rate is 95.88% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 7,953 students applied and 7,625 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Salem State.

To apply to Salem State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Salem State's acceptance rate places 51st out of 64 Massachusetts colleges with competitive admission.
Salem State's yield rate is 11.25%, which is significantly lower by 18.18 percentage points (approximately 61.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Salem State at Massachusetts colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Salem State's acceptance rate is 95.88% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.25%. 2,477 men and 5,473 women applied to Salem State and 2,342 men and 5,280 women students were accepted.

Among them, 317 men and 540 women were enrolled in Salem State. You can explore the Salem State's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Salem State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,953	2,477	5,473	0	3
Admitted	7,625	2,342	5,280	0	3
Enrolled	858	317	540	0	1
Acceptance Rate	95.88%	94.55%	96.47%	-	100.00%
Yield	11.25%	13.54%	10.23%	-	33.33%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Salem State University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 858 first-year students enrolled in Salem State. The proportion of full-time students is 97.55% and part-time students is 2.45%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 36.95% and women students is 62.94%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Salem State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Salem State
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	858	317	540	1
Full-time	837	307	529	1
Part-time	21	10	11	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Salem State. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Salem State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Salem State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Salem State:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.salemstate.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.salemstate.edu/apply-now
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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What is the acceptance rate at the Salem State?

Salem State is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 95.88%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Salem State?

Salem State does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Salem State require essays or personal statements?

Salem State does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Salem State admission?

Salem State does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Salem State does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Salem State requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Salem State requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Salem State?

The institutional SAT code for Salem State is 3522.