Salem University

www.salemu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,750

22.7% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,343

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.33%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

991

90.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

21.9%

34 Graduates

About

Salem University is a higher education institution located in Harrison County, WV. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Salem University were General Business Administration & Management (91 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (34 degrees), and Information Technology (5 degrees).

In 2021, 349 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Salem University. 57.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (155 degrees), 3.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Salem University is $12,750, which is $−10,434 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Salem University is $12,750, which is $−10,434 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,343.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Salem University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,750

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Salem University was $12,750. The cost of tuition at Salem University is $−10,434 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Salem University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,343

2021 Value

2.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Salem University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,343. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Salem University grew by 2.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Salem University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,400

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Salem University was of $8,400 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Salem University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Salem University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.88% with respect to 2020, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Salem University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.33%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Salem University was 5.33%, which represents 34 out of the 638 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Salem University had a total enrollment of 991 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Salem University is 897 students and the part-time enrollment is 94. This means that 90.5% of students enrolled at Salem University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Salem University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.9% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 6.96% Hispanic or Latino, 1.41% Two or More Races, 0.706% Asian, 0.404% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Salem University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.8%), followed by White Male (15.9%) and Black or African American Female (10.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.7%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Male (6.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Salem University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 991 students. The full-time enrollment at Salem University is 897 and the part-time enrollment is 94. This means that 90.5% of students enrolled at Salem University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Salem University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

46%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Salem University was 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Salem University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Salem University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
455 enrolled students
Black or African American
194 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
69 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Salem University is 45.9% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 6.96% Hispanic or Latino, 1.41% Two or More Races, 0.706% Asian, 0.404% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 125 students (12.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 53 more women than men received degrees from Salem University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Salem University is white (155 degrees awarded). There were 3.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Salem University is General Business Administration & Management (91 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (34 degrees) and Information Technology (5 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Salem University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (57 degrees awarded), Business (179 degrees), and EDUCATION. (65 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salem University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,819,255 people), Accountants & auditors (1,084,029 people), Other managers (903,345 people), Software developers (629,021 people), and Financial managers (508,779 people).

The most specialized majors at Salem University in 2021 are Protective Services (57 degrees awarded), Business (179 degrees), EDUCATION. (65 degrees), Biology (10 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salem University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Salem University are Protective Services (57 degrees awarded), Business (179 degrees), EDUCATION. (65 degrees), Biology (10 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salem University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,240,282 people), Computer Systems Design (1,046,123 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (866,735 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (812,309 people), and Banking & related activities (573,387 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Salem University.

Most Common (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
71 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
17 degree-majors awarded
Information Technology
7 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Salem University was General Business Administration & Management with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Salem University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

148

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

201

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Salem University, which is 0.736 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (201).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Salem University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Salem University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.946 times less than the 92 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Salem University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 87 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from Salem University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Salem University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20.6% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
155 degrees awarded
Black or African American
50 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Salem University is white (155 degrees awarded). There were 3.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

19.8% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
95 degrees awarded
White Male
60 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Salem University is white female (95 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (60 degrees).

Operations

Salem University employs 16 Associate professors, 11 Professors and 4 Assistant professors. Most academics at Salem University are Male Associate professor (8), Female Associate professor (8), and Male Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salem University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 22 employees, Management, with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.82M

2021 Salaries

11.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Salem University paid a median of $4.82M in salaries, a 11.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.33M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Salem University paid a total of $1.33M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Salem University were Associate professor with 16 employees, Professor with 11 employees, and Assistant professor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salem University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees, Management with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Salem University was Male Associate professor with 8 employees, Female Associate professor with 8 employees, and Male Professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Salem University.