Salem University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,200

20% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,626

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

894

91.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

21.9%

50 Graduates

About

Salem University is a higher education institution located in Harrison County, WV. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Salem University were General Business Administration & Management (58 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (19 degrees), and Curriculum & Instruction (9 degrees).

In 2023, 266 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Salem University. 51.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (134 degrees), 4.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Salem University is $10,200, which is $−14,375 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Salem University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 676 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Salem University is $10,200, which is $14,375 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,626.

In 2023, 75% of undergraduate students attending Salem University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,200

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Salem University was $10,200. The cost of tuition at Salem University is $−14,375 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$11,626

2023 Value

11.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Salem University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,626. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Salem University grew by 11.5%.

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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Salem University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 18.5% with respect to 2022, when 92% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Salem University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 676 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 894 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Salem University is 819 students and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 91.6% of students enrolled at Salem University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Salem University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.6% White, 14% Black or African American, 5.26% Hispanic or Latino, 0.783% Two or More Races, 0.559% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.559% Asian, and 0.224% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Salem University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.8%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Black or African American Female (8.97%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.4%), followed by White Male (24.7%) and Black or African American Female (8.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Salem University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 894 students. The full-time enrollment at Salem University is 819 and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 91.6% of students enrolled at Salem University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

52%

2023 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 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
488 enrolled students
Black or African American
125 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
47 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Salem University is 54.6% White, 14% Black or African American, 5.26% Hispanic or Latino, 0.783% Two or More Races, 0.559% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.559% Asian, and 0.224% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 89 students (9.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 6 more women than men received degrees from Salem University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Salem University is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 4.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Salem University is General Business Administration & Management (58 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (19 degrees) and Curriculum & Instruction (9 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (26 degrees awarded), Education (52 degrees), and Business (135 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 (1,676,516 people), Accountants & auditors (1,070,144 people), Other managers (994,697 people), Software developers (768,616 people), and Secondary school teachers (601,605 people).

The most specialized majors at Salem University in 2023 are Protective Services (26 degrees awarded), Education (52 degrees), Business (135 degrees), Biology (15 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Salem University are Protective Services (26 degrees awarded), Education (52 degrees), Business (135 degrees), Biology (15 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,273,188 people), Computer Systems Design (1,121,384 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (884,490 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (838,549 people), and Banking & related activities (581,650 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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
58 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
19 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Salem University was General Business Administration & Management with 58 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

130

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

136

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Salem University, which is 0.956 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (136).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Salem University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Salem University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.901 times less than the 71 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from Salem University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Salem University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 10% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
134 degrees awarded
Black or African American
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Salem University is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 4.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

9.4% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
75 degrees awarded
White Male
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Salem University is white female (75 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (59 degrees).

Operations

Salem University employs 13 Associate professors, 10 Professors and 4 Assistant professors. Most academics at Salem University are Female Associate professor (8), Male Professor (7), and Male Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salem University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 19 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.02M

2023 Salaries

3.39%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Salem University paid a median of $5.02M in salaries, a 3.39% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.78% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Salem University paid a total of $1.11M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Salem University were Associate professor with 13 employees, Professor with 10 employees, and Assistant professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salem University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Salem University was Female Associate professor with 8 employees, Male Professor with 7 employees, and Male Associate professor with 5 employees.

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

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