Salem State University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #2456 United States of America #559

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Institution Info

Founded: 1854
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 7,242 students
Faculty: 1 276
Website: https://www.salemstate.edu/

About

Salem State University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1854. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 7,242 students. It is part of United States of America's higher education landscape, which includes over 3500 institutions across the country.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2456 · Ranked	63,51

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

37,181

Citations

2,096

Publications

665

i10-index

0,70

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salem State University's global ranking?

Salem State University is ranked #2,456 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #559 position.

When was Salem State University founded?

Salem State University was founded in 1854, making it 172 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Salem State University?

Salem State University has a student body of approximately 7,242 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.

What is Salem State University's research output?

Salem State University has produced 2,096 research publications with 37,181 total citations and an h-index of 90, according to OpenAlex data.