Salem, MA · Public university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $11,978 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $18,961 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,954 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $27,335 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $18,359 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $8,976 less than the sticker price — about 33% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (7) | Lacrosse (35), Ice Hockey (33), Baseball (32), Soccer (27), Basketball (13), Golf (12), Tennis (7) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Ice Hockey (27), Lacrosse (22), Soccer (22), Softball (22), Field Hockey (20), Volleyball (19), Basketball (16), Tennis (8) |
| Softball conference | MASCAC |
| Head softball coach | Ryan Leahy |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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