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Campus & Student Life at Salem University

Home 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.

Salem Has a Disability Services Site

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.

Salem for the Military

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.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Salem University

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.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Salem University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Salem University

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%).

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Salem University is Ranked #90 for Overall Diversity

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.

Overall Diversity at Salem University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Salem by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Salem Diversity Guide.

Salem University Competes in the NCAA

Salem has a total of 245 student athletes, 148 men and 97 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

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

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