Salem University

  • 4 Year
  • Salem, WV
  • 0 reviews
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,083
Salem University overview
Salem University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status For-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Salem, West Virginia, Salem University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. Salem University has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  999 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 84 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2024/2025, excluding room and board, is $11,900 plus fees of $500.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission
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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$11,900
Costs for Salem University
Fee Cost
Tuition $11,900
Books and Supplies $960
Other Fees $500
Room and Board $8,400
Budget for Other Expenses $2,000
Total One Year Cost $23,760
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

14% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Salem University are Business, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Health Professions. 78% of students major in Business, 8% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and 6% in Health Professions.

  • Business 78%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 8%
  • Health Professions 6%
  • Computer and Information Sciences 4%
  • Education 4%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237783.

GPA calculator: Salem University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026