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Salem International University is located in a rural area, in Salem, WV. 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 business and management, education and teaching, and computer science and engineering.
Salem International University maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 540 students (540 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Salem International University.
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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To prepare global citizens with broad knowledge, marketable professional skills and the ability to make decisions with integrity and international perspective."
More complete details are provided below.
Salem International University
223 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
General Phone: (304) 326-1109
http://WWW.SALEMU.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 79 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching |
| Business And Management | 62 | business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | liberal arts and sciences, Japanese studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 4 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Salem International University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 64 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 59 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 43 | 7 |
In 2007, Salem International University had a total enrollment of 540 students (540 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 46% |
| Graduate | 54% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 52% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 40% |
| (International Students) | 27% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
Salem International University offers campus housing for 599 of its 540 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Salem, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,620 |
| Room and board | $ 5,420 |
| Room charge | $ 2,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,370 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Salem International University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 382000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $37,833 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $35,256 | 4 | $32,875 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 53 | 120 |
| Basketball | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 44 | 82 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Japanese Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
(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 1% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | 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 On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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