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Salem University
Salem, WVPrivate For-ProfitRural Setting
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Overview & Identity
Salem University is a private for-profit institution located in the rural setting of Salem, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 892 students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Student Population
892 (Small)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing52% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,303
In-State Tuition$11,900
Out-of-State Tuition$11,900
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
75%
Pell Grants
72%
Take Loans
27%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$31,612
+10% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$34,642
Completion Signals
20%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
55%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,405
Est. Monthly Payment
$80/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
34%
Men66%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 34% men and 66% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
54%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$29,613
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,772
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $27,037
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $67,781
Earnings 5yr: $73,266
Debt: $17,125
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $66,072
Earnings 5yr:
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,997
Earnings 5yr: $60,529
Debt:
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,185
Earnings 5yr: $69,475
Debt:
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,583
Earnings 5yr: $44,199
Debt: $31,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,027
Earnings 5yr: $42,215
Debt: $30,949
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
Earnings 5yr: $47,103
Debt:
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
Earnings 5yr: $39,466
Debt:
Biology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr:
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
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Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
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Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $37,874
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