Salem State College Rankings

Located in Salem, MA, Salem State College is one of the best universities in the state of Massachusetts. On this page, you will find in-depth rankings for Salem State College in the following areas: graduation rates, teaching  resources, financing opportunities, and alumni donations. Latest acceptance rate is also given to show how competitive is Salem State College.

352 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 542-6200
Email: admissions@salemstate.edu
Web site: http://www.salemstate.edu

Rankings: Salem State College

Rankings, Ratings, and Admissions Statistics
Peer college rating (out of 5) 2.3
Graduation and retention ranking: 149
Average freshman retention rate: 72.5%
6-year graduation rate: 40.0%
Predicted graduation rate: N/A
Overperformance(+)/Underperformance(-): N/A
Faculty resources ranking: 125
Classes with under 20 students (2020): 57.9%
Classes with 50 or more students (2020): 0.6%
Student faculty ratio (2020): 15:1
Percent of faculty who are full-time (2020) 70.1%
Student selectivity ranking: 119
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile (2020) 860-1080
2020 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class: N/A
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class (2020): N/A
Fall 2020 Acceptance rate: 54.8%
Financial resources rank: 109
Alumni giving rank: 128
Average alumni giving rate (2020): N/A

Salem State College History

Essential Facts: Salem State College

  • The Salem State University MSW Program offers students a comprehensive MSW experience focused on integrated practice for health and behavioral health.
  • This college has been claimed by the college or a college representative. Salem State is a public university located in Salem, Massachusetts in the Boston Area. The Salem State acceptance rate is 85%.
  • Salem State University, part of the Massachusetts state university system, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workforce.

Rules and regulations Sports Activities 

General Information  
Percent of undergraduate students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 14%
Percent of undergraduates who are members of a fraternity: 0%
Percent of student body who are members of a sorority: 0%
Average percentage of students on campus during weekends: N/A
Are all students permitted to have cars on campus? No
Percent of students who have cars on campus: N/A
Is alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age? Yes
Additional policies and regulations: class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Collegiate athletic association: NCAA III
Men’s scholarship sports: N/A
Women’s scholarship sports: N/A
Student activities: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper