Facts and Figures

Title Facts and Figures PRESIDENTJohn D. KeenanTHE UNIVERSITYSalem State University, established in 1854 as Salem Normal School, is a comprehensive, publicly supported institution of higher learning located approximately 15 miles north of Boston and one mile from downtown Salem, and is one of the largest state universities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.GOVERNANCESalem State is governed by an 11-person board of trustees. Nine trustees are appointed by the governor for five-year terms, renewable once; one alumni trustee is elected by the alumni association for a five-year term, renewable once; and a student trustee is elected by the student body for one year. Fact Highlights 44.1% First-Year Fall 2023 Students of Color 6,239 Total Student Enrollment (Fall 2023) 1,715 Number of degrees awarded during 2022-23 Recent Facts Please note this information is updated annually for the previous year as of October 15. The next update will be available in February 2025. First-Year Students Fi...