On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

Salem State University provides special learning opportunities to students including ROTC and Study Abroad. Salem State University offers the distance learning opportunity (online classes ) for both undergraduate and graduate level courses. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services.

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Room & Board Plan

Salem State University has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 1,706 the average room costs is -$1. It offers the meal plan and its average costs is -$1. The combined charge for room and board is $14,954.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at Salem State University
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity1,706
Average Room Costs-$1
Meal Plan
Meals per Week-
Average Meal Costs-$1
Combine charge for romm and board$14,954

On-campus Student Services

Salem State University provides 3 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at Salem State University
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

Salem State University offers 4 special learning opportunities to its students including Distance Learning (online classes), and ROTC, and Study Abroad, and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at Salem State University
Distance LearningUndergraduate, Graduate
Online CoursesUndergraduate, Graduate
Online Degree ProgramsUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTC
Army, Air Force
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

Salem State University offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) and Credit for military training.
Services and Programs for Veterans at Salem State University
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at Salem State University.
Library Services at Salem State University
Physical facilities
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 1,800,268
  • Total Physical collection: 241,071
  • Total Electronic collection: 1,559,197
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

Salem State is a member of Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc. Total 278 students play for athletic teams at Salem State University - 148 men and 130 women players. For popular college sports, there are 28 baseball players and 29 basketball players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at Salem State University campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at Salem State University
SportsMenWomenConference
Baseball280Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
Basketball1514Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
Field Hockey021NCAA Division III (without football)
Golf100NCAA Division III (without football)
Ice Hockey290NCAA Division III (without football)
Lacrosse2719NCAA Division III (without football)
Soccer2424NCAA Division III (without football)
Softball017NCAA Division III (without football)
Tennis88NCAA Division III (without football)
Track and Field, X-Country713NCAA Division III (without football)
Volleyball014NCAA Division III (without football)

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023