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Salem State College
- 352 Lafayette St
- Salem, MA 01970
- OPEID College Code: 00218800
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- General Phone: (978) 542-6000
- President: Patricia Maguire Meservey
- Website: www.salemstate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 10,085
- College Mascot: Vikings
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,480 | 4,412 | 6,892 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,445 (58%) | 2,678 (61%) | 4,123 (60%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 434 (30%) | 660 (25%) | 1,094 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,005 | 92% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 30% | 50% | 19% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,175 | $3,512 | $2,293 | $1,182 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Number in Default | 50 | 41 | 43 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,229 | 1,062 | 1,007 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,210 | $6,030 | $6,094 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,350 | $12,170 | $12,234 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,128 | $7,960 | $7,543 |
| Other Expenses | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,640 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,020 | $7,020 | $7,020 |
| Other Expenses | $2,810 | $2,810 | $2,450 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,810 | $2,810 | $2,450 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,788 | $16,340 | $16,077 |
| Out of State | $22,928 | $22,480 | $22,217 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,940 | $16,660 | $16,364 |
| Out of State | $23,080 | $22,800 | $22,504 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,920 | $9,640 | $9,344 |
| Out of State | $16,060 | $15,780 | $15,484 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,085 Undergraduate: 7,607 Graduate: 2,478
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,422 Female: 6,663
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,865 Female: 4,742
- Graduate Gender Male: 557 Female: 1,921
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,965 Part-Time: 4,120
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,718 Part-Time: 1,889
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 247 Part-Time: 2,231
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 366 | 4% |
| American Indian | 30 | 0.3% |
| Black | 596 | 6% |
| Asian | 208 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 526 | 5% |
| White | 7,586 | 75% |
| Unknown | 773 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 54 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,875 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,046 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,993 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,390 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 669 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 471 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 744 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 359 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 472 | 5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,428 | 840 | 588 |
| Faculty Status | 748 | 332 | 416 |
| Tenured Faculty | 214 | 214 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 737 | 321 | 416 |
| Primarily Instruction | 737 | 321 | 416 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 98 | 98 | - |
| Other Professionals | 294 | 148 | 146 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 299 | 273 | 26 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 134 | 110 | 24 |
| Skilled Crafts | 32 | 32 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 88 | 88 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,945 (321) | $64,988 (161) | $64,901 (160) |
| Professor | $75,380 (114) | $75,556 (57) | $75,204 (57) |
| Associate Professor | $62,937 (80) | $62,576 (40) | $63,298 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,245 (122) | $57,313 (62) | $57,175 (60) |
| Instructor | $47,045 (5) | $50,000 (2) | $45,075 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,945 (321) | $64,988 (161) | $64,901 (160) |
| Professor | $75,380 (114) | $75,556 (57) | $75,204 (57) |
| Associate Professor | $62,937 (80) | $62,576 (40) | $63,298 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,245 (122) | $57,313 (62) | $57,175 (60) |
| Instructor | $47,045 (5) | $50,000 (2) | $45,075 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 343 | 215 | 128 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 267 | 175 | 92 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 83 | 44 | 39 |
| Field Hocky | 21 | - | 21 |
| Golf | 13 | 13 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 35 | 35 | - |
| Lacrosse | 40 | 40 | - |
| Soccer | 44 | 26 | 18 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $14,510 | $16,688 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,462 | $2,768 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Lacrosse | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 14%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 37% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 41% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| White | 37% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 30% |
| 6 Years | 37% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 70 | 60 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 60 | 34 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 31 | 66 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 27 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
