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Community Connections
Located just 15 miles north of Boston, Salem State is one of the largest and most diverse state universities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is an important partner in the economic, cultural and intellectual vitality of the greater north-of-Boston region. Situated in the historic seacoast city of Salem, Massachusetts on more than 115 acres and five campuses, Salem State provides a diverse community of over 9,000 students, a high quality, student-centered education; one that prepares them to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society and to serve as a resource to advance the region鈥檚 cultural, social and economic development.
Community Connections
The External Affairs (EA) team connects the university with our surrounding communities. External Affairs provides access to our broad range of valuable resources, and fosters communication with community members. Learn about our civic engagement initiatives, neighborhood relations and more. Email us at ea@salemstate.edu. We look forward to connecting with you.