Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$14.5k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Salem University
Salem, WV
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,750
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,750
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,400
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,400
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$22,150
Net price (after aid)$14,469
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,462
$30k – $48k$14,635
$48k – $75k$15,427
$75k – $110k$15,442
$110k+$16,258
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$34,642
Median debt at graduation$24,694
Est. monthly loan payment$262
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.4×Graduates earn about 1.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants51%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans67%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
27%
Freshman Retention
52%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Need-based aid friendly
51% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$10.8k
Out-of-state
$13.8k
below avg
Net price
$14.5k
below avg
Pell
51%
above avg
Median debt
$24.7k
Earnings (10y)
$34.6k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Health SciencesAgricultureEngineeringSocial SciencesEducationComputer Science
Programs (9)
Health Sciences
Health InformaticsNursing
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Social Sciences
Sociology
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Computer Science
Data Science
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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About Salem University
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- Where is Salem University located?
- Salem University is located in Salem, WV, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Salem University?
- Salem University is a private university based in WV. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Salem University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Salem University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Salem University?
- Salem University's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,750 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Salem University?
- Salem University reports total enrollment of approximately 894 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Salem University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Salem University.
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