SALEM STATE COLLEGE

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Salem State College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Salem, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

352 Lafayette St
Salem, MA 01970
Main Phone: (978) 542-6000
Web Site: www.salemstate.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,290 (full-time equivalent) students. 95% of students attend full-time, while 5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 279 male students and 525 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 34.7% of the student body, while females made up 65.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (3)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 62.8% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 450. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 430 or higher. One fourth of students scored 530 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

Transportation Vehicle And Equipment Operator

Air Transport

School Accreditation

Salem State College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Salem State College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Salem State College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Massachusetts State College Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 11,605
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,077
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 17,745

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.

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