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Salem State University

Salem State University
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970

Official telephone: (978) 542-6000
Fax number: (978) 542-6126
Website: https://www.salemstate.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: June 1
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some, SAT II not used
Dates test scores should be received: June 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.17
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Average SAT I: 535 verbal, 525 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 980 - 1150
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 66%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,825
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,985
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 4%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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