College
Salem State University
Salem State University is a public four-year college in Salem, Massachusetts with 4,291 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $12,921 a year on average after grants.
4,291Undergraduates
96%Acceptance rate
$12,921Net price a year
$26,037Full cost a year
$12,708In-state tuition
$20,117Out-of-state tuition
49%Graduation rate
75%Return for year two
$62,762Median earnings 10 years after starting
$22,250Median debt at graduation
41%Students with Pell grants
n/aAverage SAT
Living near Salem State University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn, MA | 4 mi | $1,722 | $510,100 |
| Boston, MA | 13 mi | $2,147 | $731,700 |
| Somerville, MA | 13 mi | $2,517 | $911,300 |
| Cambridge, MA | 14 mi | $2,787 | $1,092,100 |
| Quincy, MA | 17 mi | $2,118 | $618,500 |
Other colleges nearby
- Boston University 15 mi
- Northeastern University 15 mi
- University of Massachusetts-Boston 15 mi
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell 24 mi
- Boston College 18 mi
- Bunker Hill Community College 13 mi
- Harvard University 15 mi
- Berklee College of Music 15 mi
Airports near Salem
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Logan International Airport BOS | 11 mi | 21,090,721 |
| Portsmouth International Airport at Pease PSM | 40 mi | 100,298 |
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport MHT | 41 mi | 633,257 |
| Worcester Regional Airport ORH | 53 mi | 112,872 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.