Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitRural
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
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
695Students
16:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$34,642Earnings 10yr
$14,469Net Price
News & Alerts
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$14,469
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3300.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$7,405
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
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
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
87Low
Estimated from WV state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Pittsburghpop. 300K
85 mi(147 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
137 mi(237 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
164 mi(284 min)