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Salem University

#1909 in US ranking Salem, WV
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,978
Tuition & fees
$12,070
Avg. aid
$6,567
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
20%
Median salary
$49,285
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Salem University?

Homecoming, Spring Fling, and convocation are events associated with Salem University. They serve different purposes: Homecoming connects current students with the wider university community, Spring Fling is a student-life event, and convocation marks an academic gathering.

Specific activities can vary by year, so an event's name alone does not establish a particular schedule or tradition. For a commuter or online student hoping to attend, the current university events calendar is more useful than assuming that activities recur on the same date or in the same format every year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Salem University?

Salem University offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing. Availability of housing does not mean that a place is guaranteed or that every student must live on campus.

About 32% of students are reported to live on campus. Housing units have high-speed internet access, a relevant consideration for students taking online components alongside campus classes. Applicants should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, contract dates, and cancellation terms before relying on a room assignment. They should also confirm which meal-plan options accompany a housing contract, where meals are served, and how dining arrangements work during breaks or outside regular service hours. Commuters should compare those arrangements with their own transportation and meal costs rather than treating the residential price as applicable to everyone.

Salem University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

25

Salem University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
19:1
Undergraduates living on campus
32%
Campus size
300 acres

Salem University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Benedum Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

No

Salem University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Salem University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.