About Salem State
Accreditation
As part of its mission, Salem State University maintains a system of institutional evaluation to ensure academic excellence through accreditation and program reviews.
All-College Accreditation
Salem State University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC), a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction. Inquiries regarding the status of an institution's accreditation by NEASC should be directed to the administrative staff of the school or college. Individuals may also contact NEASC:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730-1433
781.271.0022
Salem State NEASC Information
NEASC website
Education Unit Accreditation
The Education Unit at Salem State University is accredited by:
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20036
202.466.7496
Salem State 2006 NCATE Visit Continuing Accreditation Report NCATE website
Salem State University is also accredited by:
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- American Chemical Society
- American Geological Institute
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
- Council on Social Work Education
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design
- National Association of Schools of Music
- National Association of Schools of Theatre
- National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
For more information:
Academic Affairs
Phone: 978.542.6240
