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Salem State College

College admissions information for Salem State College.

General Information

Contact Information
352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
www.salemstate.edu
admissions@salemstate.edu
General Info:(978) 542-6000
Financial Aid:(978) 542-6112
Admissions:(978) 542-6200
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Type of Institution
Public, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
Post-master's certificate

Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance Learning opportunities
Study abroad

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

Salem State College FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Dual Credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Student Population
10,230 (7,460 undergraduate)
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Undergraduate Student Age
73% under 25, 24% over 25
Campus Housing
Yes

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)
Click here to apply online
$25
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants4,5931,6502,943
Percent admitted847987
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time293228
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time000
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT108395
ACT
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading420530
SAT Math425530
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State $6,030 $6,094 $5,454
Out-of-State $12,170 $12,234 $11,594
Books and Supplies $800 $800 $800
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board $7,960 $7,543 $7,237
Other $1,550 $1,640 $1,440
Off Campus
Room and Board $7,020 $7,020 $7,020
Other $2,810 $2,450 $2,450
Off Campus with Family
Other $2,810 $2,450 $2,450
TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
In-State
On Campus $16,340 $16,077 $14,931
Off Campus $16,660 $16,364 $15,314
Off Campus with Family $9,640 $9,344 $8,594
Out-Of-State
On Campus $22,480 $22,217 $21,071
Off Campus $22,800 $22,504 $21,454
Off Campus with Family $15,780 $15,484 $14,734
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

Blog

Residents hope to stop pond from drying up (The Salem News)

Oct 7 2008

MARBLEHEAD and mdash; For some, Black Joe's Pond is more than a body of water. It's a Marblehead landmark. And if nature takes its course, says Walter Haug of the Conservation Commission, a land mark is what it will become thanks to a process called eutrophication. This involves algae rotting and sinking to the bottom, over the years replacing all the water.

Pair of local forums tackle finance crisis (The Salem News)

Oct 7 2008

SALEM and mdash; American financial crises, past and present, are the subject of public forums this week. The current Wall Street meltdown is the topic of a panel discussion tonight at the Bertolon School of Business at Salem State College.

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Sep 13 2008

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