Salem University
Salem, WV · Private for-profit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Salem University
Salem University is a small, private for-profit institution in Salem, WV, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 892 students. 20% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $34,642.
Open
Acceptance
$12,303
Net price
892
Enrollment
20%
Grad rate
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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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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.
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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
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