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
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 10,125
- College Mascot: Vikings
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- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
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- www.salemstate.edu
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Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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Salem State University College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education commencement ceremony_May 21, 2011
Salem State University College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education commencement ceremony_May 21, 2011
Salem State University College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education commencement ceremony_May 21, 2011
Salem State University College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education commencement ceremony_May 21, 2011
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.salemstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- 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
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,121 | 3,369 | 5,490 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,169 (55%) | 2,002 (59%) | 3,171 (58%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 384 (33%) | 610 (30%) | 994 (31%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 929 | 93% |
| ACT ® Exam | 37 | 4% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 17 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 67% | 33% | 43% | 33% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,936 | $3,953 | $2,128 | $755 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.4% | 6.6% | 4.0% |
| Number in Default | 92 | 96 | 50 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,431 | 1,434 | 1,229 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,850 | $6,520 | $6,210 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,850 | $6,520 | $6,210 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,990 | $12,660 | $12,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,031 | $9,716 | $8,128 |
| Other Expenses | $1,662 | $1,660 | $1,550 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,856 | $9,720 | $7,020 |
| Other Expenses | $2,862 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,398 | $2,750 | $4,010 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,443 | $18,796 | $16,788 |
| In-State | $19,443 | $18,796 | $16,788 |
| Out of State | $25,583 | $24,936 | $22,928 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,468 | $19,890 | $16,880 |
| In-State | $20,468 | $19,890 | $16,880 |
| Out of State | $26,608 | $26,030 | $23,020 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $12,148 | $11,816 | $11,120 |
| In-State | $12,148 | $11,816 | $11,120 |
| Out of State | $18,288 | $17,956 | $17,260 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,125 Undergraduate: 7,764 Graduate: 2,361
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,500 Female: 6,625
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,970 Female: 4,794
- Graduate Gender Male: 530 Female: 1,831
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,236 Part-Time: 3,889
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,894 Part-Time: 1,870
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 342 Part-Time: 2,019
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 339 | 3% |
| American Indian | 29 | 0.3% |
| Black | 681 | 7% |
| Asian | 251 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 569 | 6% |
| White | 7,375 | 73% |
| Unknown | 881 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 134 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,833 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,157 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,105 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,449 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 613 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 411 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 713 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 397 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 298 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,365 | 829 | 536 |
| Faculty Status | 771 | 343 | 428 |
| Tenured Faculty | 220 | 220 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 759 | 331 | 428 |
| Primarily Instruction | 759 | 331 | 428 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 105 | 104 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 223 | 149 | 74 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 278 | 245 | 33 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 110 | 98 | 12 |
| Skilled Crafts | 31 | 30 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 77 | 75 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,528 (331) | $69,292 (157) | $67,839 (174) |
| Professor | $79,281 (117) | $79,911 (58) | $78,662 (59) |
| Associate Professor | $66,439 (90) | $65,844 (45) | $67,034 (45) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,270 (109) | $60,475 (50) | $60,097 (59) |
| Instructor | $57,191 (15) | $64,307 (4) | $54,604 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,528 (331) | $69,292 (157) | $67,839 (174) |
| Professor | $79,281 (117) | $79,911 (58) | $78,662 (59) |
| Associate Professor | $66,439 (90) | $65,844 (45) | $67,034 (45) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,270 (109) | $60,475 (50) | $60,097 (59) |
| Instructor | $57,191 (15) | $64,307 (4) | $54,604 (11) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 306 | 184 | 122 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 273 | 165 | 108 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 67 | 34 | 33 |
| Field Hockey | 17 | - | 17 |
| Golf | 11 | 11 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 27 | 27 | - |
| Lacrosse | 33 | 33 | - |
| Soccer | 45 | 26 | 19 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,202 | $11,085 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,253 | $3,322 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 37 | 20 | 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 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| 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 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 45% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 39% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 35% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White | 45% |
| Unknown | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 37% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 24 | 60 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 14 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 53 | 70 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 20 | 14 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 40 | 31 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
