- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $11,626 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
Salem University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Salem University reviews each application.
Salem University acceptance rate
Salem University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Salem University (formerly Salem International University) is a private for-profit 4-year university in Salem, West Virginia, with 892 undergraduates.
AP credit
Salem University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,626 a year at Salem University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Salem University with a 2.0 GPA?
Yes. Salem University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What is the acceptance rate at Salem University?
Salem University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Does Salem University accept AP credit?
Yes. Salem University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Salem University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,626 a year at Salem University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Salem University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Salem UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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