Salem State University Student Population Overview

Salem State University educates a diverse community of 7,806 students, with 6,001 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,805 engaged in advanced graduate studies.

Salem State University has a predominantly full-time student body with 55% of students being full-time and 45% being part-time, totaling 7,806 students across all enrollment types.

For undergraduates at Salem State University, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 1,512 students, but also includes 447 students in the Under 18 range, 1,471 students in the 18-19 range, 787 students in the 22-24 range, 634 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 1,098 students in the 25+ age group, with 11 in the 20-21 category, 277 in the 22-24 category.

Salem State University has more women than men with 3,901 female students and 2,100 male students enrolled.

Salem State University has 98% (781 students) from in-state Massachusetts, 0% (2 students) from out-of-state, and 1% (10 students) from international locations.