Salem State University-Massachusetts Special Features
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What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $12,921 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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Admit rate, net price and outcomes for Salem State University-Massachusetts and Westfield State University, side by side.
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Did you know? Salem State University-Massachusetts
- 95.9%Salem State University-Massachusetts admitted 5,659 of 6,287 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 15.9%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 898 of 5,659.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $12,921average net price after grants for aided students, against $20,117 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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