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Salem University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Salem, WV

$12,750

Avg in-state tuition

$12,990

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Salem University

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Salem University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Salem, West Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 782, and admissions are selective. The university offers 8 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 31%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $12,750, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $12,990.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

46% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

31% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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991

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

46%

Black

20%

Unknown

13%

Non-U.S. Citizen

12%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

53%

Socio-economic diversity

100% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

26

Total Online Enrollment

991

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

4% On-campus

96% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 88% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $12,750 $12,990
Graduate $13,464 $13,464

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $8,400
On-campus other expenses $2,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,400
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,000
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,000

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $24,150 $24,390
Off-campus without family $24,150 $24,390
Off-campus with family $15,750 $15,990

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

100%

State Grant Aid

6%

Institution Grant Aid

14%

Pell Grant

100%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,842
State Grant Aid $2,000
Institution Grant Aid $7,969
Pell Grant Aid $4,984

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.