Avg Earnings (5yr)
$48,209
Acceptance Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
55%
Annual Tuition
$11,978
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $56,662 ten years after entry — 5% above the national median. Acceptance rate 95.6%, in-state tuition $11,978.
At a Glance
Total Students
4,286
Retention Rate
74%
Faculty Ratio
11
Financial Aid
57%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Salem State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 95.6%. The university has a student body of 4,286. The average in-state tuition is $11,978. Over half of students, 56.8%, receive financial aid.
The university's graduation rate is 55.2%, with a retention rate of 73.7%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $46,092, increasing to $48,209 after five years and $56,662 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$46k
1 YEAR
$48k
5 YEARS
$57k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Salem State University alumni earn $46,092. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $48,209. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $56,662. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.
Salem State University has a 95.6% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 55.2%, and the retention rate is 73.7%. 56.8% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $11,978.
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Campus Location
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA 01970
Salem State University is located in Salem, Massachusetts. The campus is in a suburban setting.