2023 Tuition & Fees and 2024 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2023 tuition & fees of Salem State University is $11,978 for in-state students and $18,961 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $9,088 for in-state students and $10,747 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2024 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,289 for Massachusetts residents and $19,455 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,325 for Massachusetts residents and $11,024 for out-of-state students.
2022-23 Tuition & Fees2023-24 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,978$18,961
Graduate$9,088$10,747
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,289$19,455
Graduate$9,325$11,024
The estimation for 2023-2024 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Salem State University is 90.01% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.59%. The average graduation rate is 57%. Total 7,131 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $47,100. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $65,800 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2023 Salem State Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »90.01% Acceptance Rate / 16.59% Yield
Graduation Rate »57%
Retention Rate75%(full-time), 45% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »7,131 (5,555 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$7,707
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$47,100
Average Salary by Field of Study$20,600 - $65,800

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Salem State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
Special Learning Opportunities at Salem State
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
Salem State provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at Salem State
Remedial servicesYes
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Salem State. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 1,928. It also offers separate board/meal plans.
Salem State Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity1,928

Directory Information

Address352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 1970
Phone978-542-6000
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Salem State University Campus, Salem, MA
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