Company description
Salem State College offers Colleges services in Salem MA, MA area.
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- Mission
- Committed to preparing the next-generation workforce for the challenges of tomorrow, Salem State's mission is to educate the whole student. In a world that is knowledge-based, Salem State provides its students with the opportunity to learn about each other and celebrate the richness and diversity of each other's background, preparing its graduates to contribute to a better global society, and to lead by example. The college's undergraduate programs are grounded in the tradition of a liberal arts and sciences. Students are provided with the competencies and knowledge necessary for a wide variety of professional fields or advanced education. The School of Graduate Studies prepares students for their professional needs by offering academic challenges that are aligned with the intellectual and credentialing requirements demanded by the employers of the region. Continuing Education features programs and services that recognize the competing responsibilities in adult learners'lives,and reflect their need for flexibility. With small class sizes, students enjoy a personal connection with their professors and fellow students. In an intimate learning environment,students quickly see that Salem State is more than just the class room,it's a place where friendships are made, ideas are fostered, and possibilities abound. For those students who choose to live on campus, there are numerous opportunities to take advantage of living within a student-centered social and academic environment. There is always something to do at Salem State; groups and clubs, athletics, student government, and many, music and cultural events. Learning beyond the classroom is a hallmark of the Salem State experience. With an emphasis on community service and civic engagement, the college has expanded its efforts to create innovative and productive connections with many regional communities and organizations. Salem State believes in its duty to ensure that students understand the importance of community involvement and are well versed in the privileges and responsibilities that come with citizenship in a democracy. Partnerships and programs within the greater North Shore of Boston community continue to grow, expanding Salem State's role in enhancing the public good. Salem State students feel a strong sense of community and make time on a regular basis to give back in ways that are both meaningful and inspiring. The Salem State experience is the sum total of many unique experiences and opportunities that the student chooses to participate in. By taking part in academic or interest-based activities, our students enhance the completeness of their collegiate experience. As members of the college's active alumni association attest, Salem State is a community of promise that is ready to help its students realize their educational goals and lifelong dreams.
- General Information
- Selective, Medium School, Public School, Large Town, Co-Ed, Graduate Students - Low, Low Cost, Reader Service for the Blind, Handicapped Student Services, Study Abroad, Advanced Placement/CLEP, Campus Publications, Dormitories, Foreign Student Organizations, Honor Student Organizations, Minority Student Organizations, Radio/TV Station, Religious Organizations, Student Government, Student/Faculty Ratio - Medium
- Other Admission Requirements
- GED accepted, SAT/ACT tests NOT required, Financial statement NOT required, Advance deposit NOT required, Pre-application form NOT required, Separate application form NOT required
- Campus Description
- 62-acre, suburban campus in Salem, 18 miles from Boston. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Boston. Public transportation serves campus.
- Costs
- 2010-2011 In-state tuition and fees: $7,458; Out-of-state tuition and fees: $15,133
- Email
- [email protected]
- School Type
- Public, 4-year or above
- Entrance Difficulty
- Minimally difficult
- Selectivity
- less selective
- City Type
- Large Suburb
- Campus Size
- 62 acres
- Academic Calendar
- semester
- Highest Degree Offered
- Masters
- Institutional Control
- Public
- Instate Tuition Fees For Grad 1 Yr
- $2520
- Setting
- urban
- Application Deadline
- 1-Mar
- On Campus Room And Board Charges
- $9716
- Percentage Of Students Admitted
- 58.44
- Room Charge For 1 Yr On Sharing With 1 Person
- $6038
- Year Founded
- 1854
- Founded In
- 1854
- Instate Per Credit Hr For Pt Grad
- $250
- Instate Per Credit Hr For Pt Undergrad
- $190
- Instate Tuition For Undergrad For 1 Yr
- $910
- Total Number Of Admissions
- 3660
- Total Number Of Applicants
- 6263
- Graduate Application Fee
- $35
- International Application Fee
- $40
- Undergraduate Application Fee
- $25
- Application Fee
- $30
- Mailing Address Available Only
- N
- Web Site
- http://www.salemstate.edu/
