Salem University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6081 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1716 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1630 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #5559 of 5,852 | For Genetics |
| #5828 of 6,770 | For Biology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 762
- Graduates
- 222
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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.
425 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
559 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 | 457 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 182 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 154 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 97 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 62 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 12 (1%) |
| Asian | 10 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Salem University is $13,132 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 | $13,772 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,835 |
| $48-75K | $14,079 |
| $75-110K | $15,283 |
| $110K+ | $16,192 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,750 | $13,464 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,750 | $13,464 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,750 | $13,464 |
| Fee in-district | $400 | $400 |
| Fee in-state | $400 | $400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $400 | $400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 382 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,400 |
| Room charge | $2,880 |
| Meal charge | $5,520 |
Salem University majors
Salem University has granted 132 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs and 139 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Salem University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | 76 | 47 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 20 | 19 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 7 | 12 | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 19 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | 4 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 58 | 132 | 139 |
Salem University has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 25% | 31% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Salem University has published 118 scientific papers with 1,869 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, Pathology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 |
| 1997 | 1 | 13 |
| 1998 | 6 | 22 |
| 1999 | 3 | 13 |
| 2000 | 4 | 28 |
| 2001 | 2 | 24 |
| 2002 | 1 | 26 |
| 2003 | 4 | 42 |
| 2004 | 3 | 16 |
| 2005 | 1 | 20 |
| 2006 | 1 | 39 |
| 2007 | 3 | 27 |
| 2008 | 0 | 28 |
| 2009 | 1 | 38 |
| 2010 | 0 | 47 |
| 2011 | 1 | 32 |
| 2012 | 2 | 50 |
| 2013 | 4 | 49 |
| 2014 | 2 | 67 |
| 2015 | 3 | 74 |
| 2016 | 0 | 52 |
| 2017 | 1 | 65 |
| 2018 | 0 | 43 |
| 2019 | 11 | 55 |
| 2020 | 21 | 95 |
| 2021 | 19 | 225 |
| 2022 | 7 | 294 |
| 2023 | 1 | 280 |
Salem University alumni
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Jimbo Fisher
- Occupations
- player of American footballAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
John James "Jimbo" Fisher Jr. is an American college football coach who most recently served as the head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies from 2018 until 2023. Prior to that, he led the Florida State Seminoles to a BCS National Championship victory in 2014.
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Rich Rodriguez
- Occupations
- player of American footballhead coach
- Biography
-
Richard Alan Rodriguez, also known as Rich Rod, is an American college football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at Jacksonville State University, a position he has held since the 2022 season. Rodriguez previously was the head football coach at Salem University (1988), Glenville State College (1990–1996), West Virginia University (2001–2007), the University of Michigan (2008–2010), and the University of Arizona (2012–2017). His career head coaching record stands at 181–125–2. In 2011, Rodriguez worked as an analyst for CBS Sports.
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Jennings Randolph
- Occupations
- editorpolitician
- 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
- writerjournalist
- Biography
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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 | 181 |
| 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 |