Salem State University
Salem State University is one of the fifteen public 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in a suburb, in Salem.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,702 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,094 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 842 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Salem State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $910, and fees were $9,368. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,050 and $9,656 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students8,702 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 27 | 141 |
Master's degree | 3 | 29 |
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47 miles away |
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49 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1953 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 04/01/1985 - 06/30/2010 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1976 - 06/30/2010 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
82%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 980 to 1150 |
ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $428/credit | |
In State Students | $428/credit | |
Out of State Students | $696/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $437/credit | |
In State Students | $437/credit | |
Out of State Students | $527/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $19,260 | $19,260 | $31,320 |
ADN | 70 | $29,960 | $29,960 | $48,720 |
BSN | 125 | $53,500 | $53,500 | $87,000 |
FNP | 50 | $21,850 | $21,850 | $26,350 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Salem State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 44% | $4,605 |
Other Federal Grant | 22% | $514 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $2,492 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $2,487 |
Federal Student Loans | 77% | $5,461 |
Private Loans | 17% | $11,764 |
$16,970
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$13,570 |
$30,001 to $48,000$15,637 |
$48,001 to $75,000$19,005 |
$75,001 to $110,000$21,556 |
Over $110,000$22,789 |
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Student Population
7,110
Undergrads
1,592
Graduates
5,611
Women
3,091
Men
73%
Full-time
27%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
65% |
Hispanic |
14% |
Black/African American |
9% |
Asian |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.