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Students attend Salem State in Salem, Massachusetts, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Salem State degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Salem State is known for its programs in education and teaching and family and social work.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 520.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 9,863 students at Salem State (as of 2005).
The school offers students meal plans. Salem State values student athletics, and belongs to the Massachusetts State College Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Salem State College
352 Lafayette St
Salem, MA 01970
General Phone: (978) 542-6000
Admissions Phone: (978) 542-6200
Financial Aid Phone: (978) 542-6112
http://www.salemstate.edu
Salem State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 451 | education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, special ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, teacher education, reading teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Business And Management | 203 | business management, accounting, marketing, MIS, finance, human resources, international business, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 153 | English, geography, history, political science, sociology, liberal arts and humanities, cartography, economics, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 102 | social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 69 | criminal justice and administration, fire services administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 67 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 66 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing science |
| Media | 59 | public relations, advertising, communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 35 | sports and fitness management, occupational therapy, exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Art Studies | 30 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Science | 29 | biology, geology, marine biology, ecology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama, acting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 7 | nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | drawing, printmaking |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office management |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation operations |
Number of programs and degrees for Salem State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 845 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 458 | 31 |
| Post-master's certificate | 20 | 2 |
In 2005, Salem State had a total enrollment of 9,863 students (7,334 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 55% |
| Graduate | 45% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 94% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Salem State offers campus housing for 1,470 of its 7,334 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Salem, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,852 | 4,348 | 90% | 1,254 | 29% |
| Men | 1,610 | 1,395 | 87% | 425 | 30% |
| Women | 3,242 | 2,953 | 91% | 829 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (978) 542-6200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,094 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,234 |
| Room and board | $ 7,543 |
| Room charge | $ 5,047 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,510 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,640 |
Financial Aid:
Salem State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 218800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (978) 542-6112
Salem State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $65,885 | 50 | $63,864 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 44 | $56,607 | 38 | $55,388 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 54 | $49,144 | 48 | $49,106 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $40,806 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 146 | $56,733 | 140 | $55,845 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Track | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European History
Geography
History, General
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
Printmaking
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Salem State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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