1. Brittany Rossetti
Communications Student
B_rossetti@salemstate.edu
352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 978. 942. 6000 wwww.salemstate.edu
FACT SHEET
Salem State College Information
General Information
o Salem State College is one of the largest colleges in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
o Salem State is located just 15 miles north of Boston
o Salem State has the highest diversity rate in the Massachusetts college
system
2014 First Year Students
o Enrollment total 1,170 students
o 50% of those students are transfers
o Female 63% and Male 37%
Campus Life
o There are five campuses on 115 acres
o Five residence halls housing more than 2,050 students
o In Fall of 2014 the Freshman Class totals at 1,087
o The total enrollment for full and part time students is 9,301.
Staff (Fall 2014)
o Full-Time 550
o Part-Time 137
o Total 687
Top 5 Majors
o Undeclared
o Business
o Criminal Justice
o Education
o Nursing
Salem State College, located 15 miles north of Boston, is one of the largest state colleges in
Massachusetts, and an important partner in the economic, cultural and intellectual vitality of
the greater north-of-Boston region. Positioned in the historic town of Salem, Massachusetts,
Salem State provides high quality, student-centered education; one that is suitable for
academic and personal growth; while it prepares students for a competitive job market. The
college’s total enrollment is 9,301 students. There are 756 full and part-time faculty members.
www.salemstate.edu