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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
96.00%	1,090

Salem State University's acceptance rate is 96.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,852 students applied and 4,658 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Salem State.

Salem State's acceptance rate places 53rd out of 66 Massachusetts colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,090 at Salem State. Salem State's SAT score ranks 38th out of 42 Massachusetts colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Salem State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Salem State University is 96.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.00%. 1,530 men and 3,322 women applied to Salem State and 1,454 men and 3,189 women students were accepted.

Among them, 320 men and 510 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Salem State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Salem State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,852	1,530	3,322	0	0
Admitted	4,658	1,454	3,189	0	0
Enrolled	792	320	510	0	0
Acceptance Rate	96.00%	95.03%	96.00%	-	-
Yield	17.00%	22.01%	15.99%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Salem State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 45 students (6% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores

The median SAT score is 1,090 with 560 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25^th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 570 and 25^th percentile is 480 .

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Salem State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	990	1090	1160
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	510	560	590
SAT Math	480	530	570
ACT Composite	0	0	0
ACT Math	0	0	0
ACT English	0	0	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Salem State. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Salem State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Salem State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Salem State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Salem State.

Admission Information for Applying to Salem State
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$50
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	www.salemstate.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.salemstate.edu/apply-now
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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