Contact Information
Address:
Salem, Massachusetts
Phone Number:
(978) 542-6000
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
In-state
$6,030
$6,210
$6,520
$6,850
5.1%
Out-of-state
$12,170
$12,350
$12,660
$12,990
2.6%
Books and supplies
$800
$900
$900
$900
0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$7,960
$8,128
$9,716
$10,031
3.2%
Other
$1,550
$1,550
$1,660
$1,662
0.1%
Off Campus
Room and board
$7,020
$7,020
$9,720
$9,856
1.4%
Other
$2,750
$2,750
$2,750
$2,862
4.1%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$4,010
$4,010
$4,396
$4,398
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$16,340
$16,788
$18,796
$19,443
3.4%
Off Campus
$16,600
$16,880
$19,890
$20,468
2.9%
Off Campus with Family
$10,840
$11,120
$11,816
$12,148
2.8%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$22,480
$22,928
$24,936
$25,583
2.6%
Off Campus
$22,740
$23,020
$26,030
$26,608
2.2%
Off Campus with Family
$16,980
$17,260
$17,956
$18,288
1.8%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$30
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
5,490
2,121
3,369
Percent admitted
58%
55%
59%
Percent admitted who enrolled
31%
33%
30%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Formal demonstration of competencies
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
929
93%
ACT
37
4%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
440
540
SAT Math
440
530
ACT Composite
15
17
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
12/1/1953 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) – Professional Programs
11/1/2002 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
5/3/2003 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
5/3/2003 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) – Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist
5/2/1984 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1985 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
3/1/1999 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
10/12/1967 –
Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (NUR) – Baccalaureate program
12/1/1976 –
Accredited
Nursing (MNUR) – Master’s program
4/1/1985 –
Accredited