Established in 1854, Salem State University is located in Massachusetts 15 miles north of Boston. The University is split amongst six campuses, north campus being the main and the largest campus among the six.
- Salem State University offers around 272 major undergraduate and graduate programs.
- The university enrolled about 7,700 students in the academic year.
- Admissions at Salem State University is less selective with about 86%.
- About 6,273 undergraduate enrollments were made in the Fall of which 37.5 % were men and 62.5 % were women and among them 2.9% were International Students.
- Salem State University has made quite a global reputation by providing an authentic commitment to excellence in research, teaching and community service.
Salem State University Deadlines
The Undergraduate admissions deadlines for Spring, Summer and Fall are as follows:
| Seasons | Spring | Summer | Fall | Enrollment and deposit deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Early action | - | - | November 15 | June 1/May 1 |
| Undergraduate | December 1 | - | June 1 | June 1/May 1 |
| Transfer | December 1 | May 1 | August 1 | June 1/May 1 |
International Deadlines
Following are the deadlines for the applicants residing abroad.
| Seasons | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action(first-years) | - | - | November 15 |
| First year and transfer | November 15 December 15 |
April 1 May 1 |
July 15 August 1 |
| Nursing(First-year) | - | - | January 15 |
| Nursing(Transfer) | December 1 | - | May 15 |
| Licensed BSN | December 1 | April 1 | July 1 |
Salem State University Undergraduate Admission
Salem State University offers about 192 undergraduate programs that comprises various major, minor and certificate courses.
Art, Biology, Business Administration, Geography, Chemistry and computer Science are among the most popular courses at the University.
Application Portal: Online
Application Fee: 50 USD
Admission Requirements(H4):The following requirements are to be considered for admission at Salem State University:
- Completed Application
- Official Transcripts translated in english(High school)
- Test scores
- SAT Score range: 1180-990,
- ACT Score range: 19-25.
- Copy of passport
- Average high school GPA-2.5 or higher.
Important Update For Applicants
The class applicants are not required to provide test scores due to Covid 19 pandemic. However, they have to provide their transcripts of high schools and students with high school GPA 2.5 or higher are encouraged to provide their SAT and ACT test scores as it will help them accelerate in placements.
Admission Requirements for Transfer Students
Application Portal: Online
Application Fee: 50 USD
Admission Requirements:
- Complete Application
- High School Transcripts( 2.5 GPA or Above)
- Resume or list of current courses
- Transfer Letter
Admission Requirements for International Students
Application Portal: Online
Application Fee: 50 USD
Admission Requirements:The following requirements are to be considered by International Students for admission at Salem State University:
- Completed Application
- Official Transcripts translated in english(High school)
- Test scores
- SAT Score range: 1180-990,
- ACT Score range: 19-25.
- Copy of passport
- Average high school GPA-2.5 or higher.
English Proficiency Test Scores
Applicants with native language other than english have to take various English Proficiency Tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, Eiken and PTE Academic test to be eligible for admission at Salem State University.
Following are the required scores or cut-off for these English Proficiency tests :
| English Proficiency Test | Minimum Required Scores |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL(iBT) | 71 |
| Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered test | 54 |
| TOEFL ITP | 530 |
| PTE Academic | 49 |
| Duolingo English Test | 120-160 |
| Eiken | Pre-1 |
For further information
mail to:admissions@salemstate.edu
mail to:gradadmissions@salemstate.edu
Admission-related FAQs
Q1. What are the requirements for admission in Salem State University?
Ans. The minimum requirements for admission at Salem State University are High school GPA must be 2.5 or above.Also one requires online transcripts, resume and letter of recommendation(depends on course). The requirements for International Students are different from the others.
Q2. How can one apply at Salem State University and what is the Application fee?
Ans. One can apply at Salem State University through the online application portal click here to apply.
The application Fee is 50 USD for both domestic and international applicants.
Q3. Is Financial-aid provided by the University to the international students?
Ans. Yes the University provides various financial aids to the students in the form of CARES Act, Refunds and Student Emergency Fund.
Q4. Are there any housing facilities available in the campus for the students?
Ans. Yes, the university provides various housing facilities to the students such as residence halls that are fully equipped with lounges that include television, pool table,laundry etc.
Q5. What are the various Test scores that need to be submitted by the Students?
Ans. The various test scores required are SAT, ACT etc. but due to the pandemic that class are not required to submit these test scores for admission. They just have to provide high school grades with 2.5 GPA or above.
Q6- What are the various programs offered by Salem State University?
Ans. The university provides about 192 undergraduate and about 62 graduate courses.Art, Biology, Business Administration, Geography, Chemistry , computer Science and nursing are among the most popular courses at the University.
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