College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
96%
Enrollment
4,286
Graduation Rate
55%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,662
Retention Rate
74%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)990–1160
8001600
Test Policy: Test Optional
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,978
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,961
Avg Net Price
$18,441
Room & Board
$16,378
Total COA
$27,615
Median Debt
$25,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$13,384
$30,001–48,000
$14,747
$48,001–75,000
$17,712
$75,001–110,000
$21,398
$110,001+
$24,642
Pell Grant Rate: 35%
Federal Loan Rate: 57%
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Sticker Price$35,339
Estimated Net Price$18,441 (avg)
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Salem State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,662
Retention Rate
74%
Median Debt
$25,000
Top Programs
Health Professions
20.8%
Business & Marketing
19.8%
Psychology
11.8%
Criminal Justice
7.5%
Education
7.4%
Biology
6.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.7%
Social Sciences
3.5%
Communication
3.3%
English
3.3%
Demographics
Men 36%Women 64%
White
56.0%
Black
8.5%
Hispanic
23.2%
Asian
2.9%
Two or More
3.6%
International
3.1%
Application Info
Deadlines
EA2025-11-15
REA2026-06-01
App Fee (Domestic)$50
App Fee (International)$50
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.