Salem State University is a four-year, public university located in Salem, Massachusetts. The university, established in 1854, is located twenty miles north of Boston.
The school offers bachelor's and master's degrees in the arts and sciences, a master of business administration, and post-master's certificates in more than 40 academic disciplines. In addition, the university also offers continuing education courses for credit and non-credit.
Undergraduate education is the cornerstone of the school's mission. The undergraduate programs are grounded in a strong core in the liberal arts and sciences and aim to provide the knowledge necessary for a variety of professional fields.
The school also offers master's degrees, graduate certificates, educator licensure programs, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Education.
The university offers continued education with part-time undergraduate courses and programs, with the goal of allowing students to earn a degree or achieve their professional or recreational goals and interests.
Men's athletics includes baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis. Women's athletics include basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and tennis.
Salem State University's 115-acre campus is located in Salem, MA.