What SAT score do you need for Salem State University? (Middle 50%: 1000–1170)
First-year students at Salem State University who sent an SAT scored 1000–1170, with a median of 1130 (Common Data Set 2024–25). Salem State University admits 96% of applicants.
Where your score lands at Salem State University
First-year students who sent an SAT: 1000–1170, median 1130
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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Salem State University by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 96%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 1000–1170
- Median SAT
- 1130
- About on the ACT
- 19–24
- Sent an SAT
- 4%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2024–25; admit rate from it or IPEDS
Salem State University admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 54%, from 5,164 in 2015 to 7,953 in 2024, and Salem State University's admit rate went from 75% to 96%.
- 75%
- 96%
Show the numbers
| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,953 | 7,625 | 96% |
| 2023 | 4,852 | 4,637 | 96% |
| 2022 | 5,093 | 4,719 | 93% |
| 2021 | 6,287 | 5,659 | 90% |
| 2020 | 6,557 | 5,688 | 87% |
| 2019 | 5,825 | 4,985 | 86% |
| 2018 | 6,562 | 5,558 | 85% |
| 2017 | 6,185 | 5,066 | 82% |
| 2016 | 6,139 | 4,517 | 74% |
| 2015 | 5,164 | 3,868 | 75% |
In fall 2024, 858 of the 7,625 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at Salem State University
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 950Far reachHold
- 950–990ReachHold
- 1000–1120TargetHold
- 1130–1160TargetSend
- 1170 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
Salem State University SAT sections, ACT and GPA
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 | 550 |
| SAT Reading and Writing | 500 | 560 | 630 |
| SAT total | 1000 | 1130 | 1170 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 4% sent an SAT. Common Data Set 2024–25.
- Average high school GPA
- 3.17
Salem State University cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $15,996
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 50%
- Median earnings
- $56,662
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 5,556
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like Salem State University
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- University of ToledoToledo, OH · 92% admitted980–1245, median 1130
- University of Southern IndianaEvansville, IN · 96% admitted1030–1210, median 1110
- Auburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery, AL · 92% admitted1028–1195, median 1130
- VCURichmond, VA · 93% admitted1010–1260, median 1140
- Oregon Institute of TechnologyKlamath Falls, OR · 95% admitted1030–1260, median 1160
- SUNY College of Technology at CantonCanton, NY · 92% admitted1020–1220, median 1110
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Sources
- Salem State University Common Data Set 2024–25
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- Salem State University website
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