Salem University
Salem, WV · Private for-profit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Salem University
Salem University is a private for-profit university in Salem, West Virginia, United States. It has about 250 students on campus and about 600 online students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university was founded by the Seventh Day Baptist Church in 1888.
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Open
Acceptance
$12,303
Net price
892
Enrollment
20%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,303
Average net price
$11,900
In-state tuition
$11,900
Out-of-state tuition
$8,400
Room & board
$960
Books & supplies
$18,650
Total cost of attendance
75%
Students receiving Pell grants
72%
Students with federal loans
$24,694
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$34,642
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$31,612
Median earnings (6 yrs)
20%
Graduation rate
55%
Retention rate
55%
Earn more than a HS grad
$2,609
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
892
Total enrollment
8%
Part-time
30
Avg. age at entry
54%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Salem University FAQ
Is Salem University a public or private school?
Salem University is a private for-profit institution located in Salem, WV.
What is the acceptance rate at Salem University?
Salem University has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Salem University cost?
The average annual net price at Salem University is $12,303 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $11,900.
What is the graduation rate at Salem University?
About 20% of students at Salem University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Salem University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Salem University students earn a median of $34,642 per year.
How many students attend Salem University?
Salem University enrolls about 892 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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