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Salem University

Salem, West Virginia 26426

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Salem University is a private institution in Salem with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 695 undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,642 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,469.

Established
1888
Motto
Dirigo
Mascot
Tiger
Type
Private for-profit university
Acceptance
SAT Avg
695Students
16:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$34,642Earnings 10yr
$14,469Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$13,750
Room & Board$8,400
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$21,792
Average Net Price$14,469
Median Debt at Graduation$24,694
Monthly Payment (10yr)$262

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,462
$30–48K$14,635
$48–75K$15,427
$75–110K$15,442
$110K+$16,258

Programs (26)

Student Body

Undergrads
695
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
54%
Pell Grant Recipients
51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 14%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate27.3%
Freshman Retention52.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$31,612
8 Years$36,162
10 Years$34,642

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,400
Men
$36,300

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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