Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Salem, WV · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
Salem University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 894-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #626
- Rank of 3,050
- #4
- WV rank
- 894
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Salem University reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #626 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #626
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 0
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Salem University decreased from 2 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSalem University is a Private For-Profit institution located in Salem, WV, enrolling approximately 894 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WV, it ranks #4 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 894 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Salem University is "Fondling" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WV averaging 1.57 incidents per 1,000 students, Salem University reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#626
Above-average safety
State Rank (WV)
#4
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Salem University percentile rank 79.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #626 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Salem University reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $11,900
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,900
- Avg Net Price
- $12,303
- Median Debt
- $24,694
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 75%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 24%
- Retention Rate
- 55%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $31,612
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $34,642
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 50%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySalem University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 9 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Salem University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
WV
Salem University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Carolina University
1.12 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Emmanuel University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Carolina University
Winston-Salem, NC · 893 enrolled
Safety Score 1.12
Emmanuel University
Franklin Springs, GA · 896 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater, OK · 896 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL · 891 enrolled
Safety Score 6.73
The College of Westchester
White Plains, NY · 891 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Salem University nationally (rank #626), regardless of size or state.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV
National Rank #625
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Logan, WV
National Rank #627
Glenville State University
Glenville, WV
National Rank #624
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Lewisburg, WV
National Rank #628
Concord University
Athens, WV
National Rank #623
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salem University safe?
Salem University has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #626 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Salem University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Salem University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WV.
Does Salem University have fire safety data?
Yes. Salem University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Salem University's Safety Profile
Salem University in Salem, WV enrolls 894 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #626 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 2 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Salem University's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Salem University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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