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Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts

7,242 Students on Campus
Salem Location
43,132 Metro Population
7,242 Students on Campus
Salem Location
43,132 Metro Population

About This Campus

Salem State University, located just 15 miles north of Boston, is one of the largest state universities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and an important partner in the economic, cultural and intellectual vitality of the greater north-of-Boston region. Situated in the historic seacoast town of Salem, Massachusetts, Salem State provides a diverse community of learners a high quality, student-centered education which prepares them to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society.

With over 65 groups and clubs, 17 varsity teams, a strong intramural sports program, an award-winning theater program, and hundreds of student activities scheduled throughout the year, our campus is alive and infused with an energy! Salem State has five campuses, with five residence halls and with a new hall in construction. Recently, SSU opened a new state of the art Library and Learning Commons and the Fitness and Recreation Center. We are proud of our institution and welcome NSE students!

Salem State is classified as an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

SSU holds the prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

SSU ranks in the top 7% of the Social Mobility Index 2024.

Location Information

Salem State is located on Massachusetts' scenic North Shore and easily accessible by car, bus or commuter rail, the city of Salem annually draws visitors from every corner of the globe to enjoy one of Massachusetts' highest concentrations of historic sites, museums, cultural activities, and fine dining.

Academics

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/01/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/23/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/19/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Occupational Therapy, Nursing

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Art: some courses may be restricted. Biology: some courses may be restricted. Education: some courses may be restricted. Social Work: some courses may be restricted. Psychology: some courses may be restricted. PSY courses restricted: PSY 203, PSY 204, PSY 540, PSY 541, PSY 542, PSY 543, PSY 544, PSY 545, PSY 546 and PSY 547.

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Not Participating
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $6169.2
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
NSE Program Fee
$175
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Activity Fee
$40
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$300
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$275
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Textbook Fee
$40
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Admission Fee
$50
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? Yes
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 35
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $5978
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Housing is highly limited (35 spots) in total. Attention should be paid to housing deadlines. Housing costs and meal plans are determined by housing assignments. Please follow this link for additional information https://www.salemstate.edu/admissions-and-aid/tuition-and-fees.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2526
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Housing costs and meal plans are determined by housing assignments. Please follow this link for additional information https://www.salemstate.edu/admissions-and-aid/tuition-and-fees.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Resources

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