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Salem International University is located in a rural area, in Salem, West Virginia. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Salem International University top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school often study animal science and care, education and teaching, computer science and engineering, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Salem International University maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Salem International University offers classes to 828 students (626 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Salem International University
223 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
General Phone: (304) 326-1389
Admissions Phone: (304) 326-1336
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 326-1205
Salem International University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 65 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Business And Management | 20 | business management, accounting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | liberal arts and sciences, Japanese studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer |
| Animal Science And Care | 6 | equestrian studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 4 | call and molecular biology, biology |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics and computer science |
| Transportation | 1 | aviation tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Salem International University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 72 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 35 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 27 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Salem International University had a total enrollment of 828 students (626 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 43% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign countries | 41% |
| West Virginia | 22% |
| Pennsylvania | 11% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Salem International University offers campus housing for 561 of its 626 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Salem, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 326-1336
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,040 |
| Room and board | $ 4,790 |
| Room charge | $ 3,090 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 740 |
Financial Aid:
Salem International University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 382000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 326-1205
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $45,747 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $34,893 | 3 | $31,827 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $30,100 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $39,748 | 9 | $34,168 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70 | 56 | 126 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Track | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 43 | 83 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Japanese Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Salem International University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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