9% of the students at Salem State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $29,249 | $36,054 |
| Tuition | $11,675 | $18,480 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $14,590 | $14,590 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Transportation & Other | $1,784 | $1,784 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 89% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 41% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 53% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 79% |
Salem State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Salem State University was 3.09.
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Psychology, General |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Biomedical Sciences, General |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Psychology, General |
| Biomedical Sciences, General |
| Computer Science |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management |
| Public Relations/Image Management |
| History, General |
| Sociology, General |
| Advertising |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |