Salem University: Review & Facts
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Salem University is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 1,010 students enrolled. This college was established in 1888 and is the only college located in Salem, West Virginia.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
13
Fair
At Salem University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.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 Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
32%
Bad
The rate of student retention at Salem University is very low at 32% (way below West Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Salem University is very low - 11%. About 19% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Salem University is reasonably decent -- 20:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$16,900
High
Average tuition pricing is fairly high, about $16,500 a year. The additional fees at Salem University not covered by tuition are about $400; this totals $16,900 per 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
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
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 Salem University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (304) 326-1109 or check Salem University Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$2,900
Low
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Salem University, 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.
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B
Dicey
Salem University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- approximately $2,900 a year.Based on the college crime data, Salem University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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Post Address: Salem University, 223 W Main St, Salem, West Virginia 26426, USA
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