by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 809 undergraduates in 2020, Salem is a small, for-profit university located in Salem, West Virginia. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Salem can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Salem Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Salem Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Salem does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Salem Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Salem for Veterans Guide.
Salem offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Salem has a comparatively small, student body. There were 809 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 709 (87.6%). Part-time attendance was 100 (12.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 709 | 100 | 809 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Salem receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Salem #90 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Salem by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Salem Diversity Guide.
Salem has a total of 245 student athletes, 148 men and 97 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,760,608 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,977,173 |
| Net | $783,435 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Salem University Athletics