Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Hawaii-West Oahu's yield is 21 pts higher than Salem State's
Yield rate - 2
U. Hawaii-West Oahu's SAT midpoint is 6 points higher than Salem State's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. Hawaii-West Oahu admits 95% vs. 96% at Salem State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Hawaii-West OahuOpen
- Salem StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Hawaii-West OahuTest-optional
- Salem StateTest-blind
How they read a record
U. Hawaii-West Oahu
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Salem State
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important. 21% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Hawaii-West Oahu | Salem State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Very important |
| Essay | Considered | Very important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Very important |
| Work experience | Considered | Very important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Salem State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Salem State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Salem State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why