by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,716 undergraduates in 2020, Salem State is a public university located in Salem, Massachusetts. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Salem State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Salem State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Salem State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at Salem State. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Salem State Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Salem State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Salem State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Salem State for Veterans Guide.
Salem State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 5,716 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,444 (77.7%). Part-time attendance was 1,272 (22.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,444 | 1,272 | 5,716 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Salem State is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Salem State #1494 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Salem State by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Salem State Diversity Guide.
Salem State has a total of 276 student athletes, 152 men and 124 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,854,618 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,854,618 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Salem State University Athletics
