Salem University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6113 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1688 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1601 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #5792 of 6,045 | For Genetics |
| #5925 of 6,841 | For Biology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 892
- Graduates
- 191
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.salemu.edu
Salem University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Salem University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
633 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
450 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Salem University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 644 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 136 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 134 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 114 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 41 (4%) |
| Asian | 5 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
| Two or more races | 3 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Salem University is $10,231 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,886 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,753 |
| $48-75K | $11,154 |
| $75-110K | $14,107 |
| $110K+ | $14,716 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,400 | $11,520 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,400 | $11,520 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,400 | $11,520 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | $550 |
| Fee in-state | $500 | $550 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 | $550 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 181 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,400 |
| Room charge | $2,880 |
| Meal charge | $5,520 |
Salem University majors
Salem University has granted 96 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs, 130 master's across 6 programs, and 1 doctorate degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Salem University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | 56 | 57 | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | 15 | 23 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 33 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 | 3 | 4 | |
| Information Technology | 1 | 5 | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | 8 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | |||
| Grand Total | 34 | 96 | 130 | 1 |
Salem University has a graduation rate of 20%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 16% | 23% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Salem University has published 121 scientific papers with 3,026 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, Pathology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 | 10 |
| 1999 | 3 | 8 |
| 2000 | 3 | 20 |
| 2001 | 5 | 23 |
| 2002 | 2 | 23 |
| 2003 | 4 | 43 |
| 2004 | 4 | 31 |
| 2005 | 1 | 34 |
| 2006 | 1 | 44 |
| 2007 | 3 | 45 |
| 2008 | 0 | 43 |
| 2009 | 0 | 67 |
| 2010 | 0 | 68 |
| 2011 | 1 | 44 |
| 2012 | 3 | 75 |
| 2013 | 4 | 74 |
| 2014 | 2 | 98 |
| 2015 | 2 | 119 |
| 2016 | 0 | 86 |
| 2017 | 1 | 93 |
| 2018 | 1 | 78 |
| 2019 | 15 | 100 |
| 2020 | 23 | 136 |
| 2021 | 15 | 301 |
| 2022 | 3 | 370 |
| 2023 | 1 | 350 |
| 2024 | 1 | 323 |
Salem University alumni
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Jimbo Fisher
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
John James "Jimbo" Fisher Jr. is an American college football coach. He most recently served as the head football coach at Texas A&M from 2018 until 2023. Prior to that, he led Florida State to a BCS National Championship victory in 2014.
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Rich Rodriguez
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Richard Alan Rodriguez, also known as Rich Rod, is an American college football coach and former player. He is the current head football coach at West Virginia University, his second stint with his alma mater. Rodriguez previously was the head football coach at Salem University, Glenville State College, the University of Michigan, the University of Arizona, and Jacksonville State University. In 2011, Rodriguez worked as an analyst for CBS Sports.
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Jennings Randolph
- Occupations
- politicianeditor
- Biography
-
Jennings Randolph was an American politician from West Virginia. A Democrat, he was most notable for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1933 to 1947 and the United States Senate from 1958 to 1985. He was the last living member of the United States Congress to have served during the first 100 days of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration. Randolph retired in 1985, and was succeeded by Jay Rockefeller.
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Hugh Aynesworth
- Occupations
- journalistwriter
- Biography
-
Hugh Grant Aynesworth was an American journalist, investigative reporter, author, and teacher. Aynesworth was reported to have witnessed the assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dealey Plaza, the capture and arrest of Lee Harvey Oswald at the Texas Theatre, and the shooting of Oswald by Jack Ruby in the basement of the Dallas Police Headquarters. In a 1976 Texas Monthly article, William Broyles Jr. described Aynesworth as "one of the most respected authorities on the assassination of John F. Kennedy".
General info
| Alternative names | SIU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1888 |
| Motto | Dirigo I lead |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | June to June (June - September; September-December; January-March; April-June) |
| Total FTE staff | 139 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 223 W Main St Salem, West Virginia, 26426 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 3043261109 |