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Salem University Nursing Programs

Salem University is a private for-profit institution located in Salem, WV. A Distant Rural Area provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Salem University?

Contact information for Salem University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	223 W Main St, Salem, WV 26426
Phone:	3043261109
Website:	www.salemu.edu/
Admissions:	www.salemu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.salemu.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Salem University?

You can apply to Salem University online at: https://www.salemu.edu/apply-now/

How Hard Is It To Get Into Salem University?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford Salem University?

The average net price after aid at Salem University is $14,469. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$11,520
In-State Fees	$550
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,520
Out-of-State Fees	$550
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,070
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$12,070

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 12% of students at Salem University receive some form of financial aid (88 students).

Nearly 88% of students at Salem University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,567 per student.

75% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,543.

Student Loan Debt

72% of Salem University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,848 per year.

Salem University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 357 students enrolled at Salem University. Salem University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 695 undergraduate students at Salem University, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Salem University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	85
Hispanic	29
White	419
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	0
Non-Resident	71

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Salem University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
West Virginia	107
Ohio	15
Indiana	7
Florida	6
Pennsylvania	5

Additionally, approximately 10.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Salem University Graduate Student Diversity

199 of Salem University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Salem University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Salem University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	27
Hispanic	3
White	110
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	22

Online Learning at Salem University

Salem University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

579 undergraduate students at Salem University took at least one online class — of those, 313 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 54 students took at least one online class and 137 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Salem University

Salem University offers 8 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Salem University has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.