PrivateRuralSalem University
Salem, West Virginia 26426
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Salem University is a private institution in Salem with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 695 undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,642 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,469.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The school was founded after the Eastern Seventh Day Baptist Association decided to build an academy in Salem.
- •The charter required the institution to make a college as soon as possible, which occurred in 1890.
- •" In 1989, Salem formed an alliance with Teikyo University in Tokyo, Japan, which changed the focus of the school to one of education of international students.
- •"Salem College" was renamed "Salem-Teikyo University".
- •The alliance with Teikyo ended in 2000, when the school was purchased by investors from Singapore.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-5.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$7,405
Programs (26)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
52%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WV state average