Salem University: Review & Facts

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Salem University is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 985 students enrolled. This college was established in 1888 and is the only college located in Salem, West Virginia.

Academic Offerings

At Salem University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

13

SIU implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 13 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Criminal Justice, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Salem University is low at 57% (way below West Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

57%

Bad

The graduation rate at SIU is very low: 23%. Roughly 19% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at SIU is pretty decent - 14:1. Learn more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, $12,800 annually. The additional fees at SIU not covered by tuition are roughly $400; this totals $13,200 per academic year.

Read the details about Salem University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Salem University is $20.00. The graduate application fee is $20.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at SIU and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (304) 326-1109 or check Salem University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Salem University offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at SIU, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B-

Dicey

Salem University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 400 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, roughly $2,900 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, Salem University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Salem University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Salem University
223 W Main St
Salem, West Virginia
26426, USA