Salem University
Salem University is a private for-profit college in Salem, WV. Its average net price is $12,107 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,828 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,863 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,323 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,525 |
| $110,001 and up | $16,079 |
$11,900Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$11,900Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$12,107Average Net Price
$8,800Room and Board 2025-26, On-Campus
$960Books and Supplies
$2,000Other Expenses
70.8%Students on Pell Grants
89.3%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
Not publishedAcceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $41,906 |
| 8 years after entry | $41,593 |
| 10 years after entry | $42,194 |
24.3%Graduation Rate
54.8%Retention Rate
$23,750Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Salem, WVLocation
Distant ruralSetting
892Undergraduate Enrollment
Private for-profitControl
Programs and What They Pay
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| Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,341 Small program - rough guide n=82 | $28,271 Small program - rough guide n=52 |
| Computer Science | $70,762 National median for this major n=44,537 | Not published |
| Criminal Justice | $43,365 National median for this major n=59,261 | Not published |
| Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Registered Nursing | $84,093 National median for this major n=221,244 | Not published |
| Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
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