Salem State University
Salem State University
Salem State University offers free tuition and mandatory fees for families earning $75,000 or less, starting Fall 2025. Explore our affordable options at salemstate.edu/affordable
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Psychology
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Distance/online learning
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
All applicants are reviewed for admission based on academic course levels, grades and standardized test scores (if submitted). Before starting your application, view Salem State's first-year admissions requirements.
Whether you are at a 2-year or 4-year college or university, or recently earned your associate's degree, we are committed to making sure your transfer experience is a success. View Salem State's transfer admissions requirements.
We recommend transfer students apply before the semester is complete.
Additional Information
FINANCIAL AID: We work hard to remove financial barriers for our students and their families.
Read about all the ways Salem State is affordable for you.
Salem State offers a combination of need and merit-based aid. For detailed information on the FAFSA, types of aid, and eligibility criteria, visit studentaid.gov.
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Admissions office
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Address
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970, United States of America
Phone number
978.542.6200
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Undocumented or DACA students
Region
New England