Salem State University admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024 (7,625 of 7,953, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 990–1160.
The numbers
Applied
7,953
fall 2024
Accept their offer
11%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$50
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Can I get into Salem State University?
96% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 990–1160 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
7,953 applied, 7,625 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
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Salem State University admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024 (7,625 of 7,953, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Salem State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 990–1160. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2023).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
