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Salem Colleges and Schools

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Salem; see particularly Malden, Beverly, Swampscott, Danvers, Wenham, and Hamilton colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Massachusetts Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Salem.
  • Housing and buildings in Salem tend to be older than other areas.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Salem.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Salem State College
352 Lafayette St
Salem, Massachusetts 01970

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, registered nursing, business management, psychology, social work, criminal justice and administration, kindergarten/preschool teaching, special ed.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 10,085 students, 7,534 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,410 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-530. Math: 430-540.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Beverly Colleges239,8623,9951,559
Danvers Colleges125,2127,107 
Hamilton Colleges18,3152,134366
Malden Colleges456,340205 
Swampscott Colleges114,412257 
Wenham Colleges14,4401,6481,382

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