Salem State University is a medium-sized, public, four-year University that emphasizes culture, career and leadership located in a suburb of Salem, MA. It is known for Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work and Psychology.
Salem State University
place 352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
phone Phone: (978) 542-6000
web Web: http://www.salemstate.edu/No alternative names found
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| Institution | Accreditation Agency | Status | First Accredited | Next Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem State University | New England Commission of Higher Education | Accredited | 1953-12-01 | 2021-12-31 |
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Links
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- Application: https://www.salemstate.edu/apply-now
- Admissions: www.salemstate.edu/admissions/
- Financial Aid: www.salemstate.edu/finaid
- ADA Information: www.salemstate.edu/disability-services
- Veterans: www.salemstate.edu/admissions-and-aid/veterans-affairs
- Athletics:
- Net Price calculator: https://www.salemstate.edu/campus-life/student-navigation-center/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
Rankings
- State Rankings#3 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Culture #4 in Public colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Culture #5 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Citizenship #5 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Leadership #5 in Public colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Leadership #6 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Career #9 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Research #10 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Character #10 in Public colleges in Massachusetts emphasizing Citizenship
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Student Centeredness
3.4 of 10
Student Services
Students with disabilities:
11% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
11% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
‘Disability’ can include blindness or visual impairment that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses; hearing impairment (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing); orthopedic or mobility impairment; speech or language impairment; learning, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition (e.g., serious learning disability, depression, ADD, or ADHD); or other health impairment or problem.
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Salem State University is in NCAA Division III without football. The largest three sports are:
The complete list of sports at Salem State University is available for members.
| Sport | Total Athletes |
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| Baseball Men’s | 31 |
| Ice Hockey Men’s | 30 |
| Soccer Men’s | 24 |
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Tuition for Salem State University is in the 33.8 percentile of all colleges and universities, which we classify as affordable.
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