Division II · Independent
Salem University (West Virginia) · Cost & aid
Salem, WV · Rural · Private · Master's university · the Tigers · Website ↗
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$24,950
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$21,950
In-state
on campus
$11,626
Average net price
top quarter for affordability in Division II
$1M
Athletic aid, women's
$8,279 per roster spot
$1.2M
Athletic aid, men's
$6,458 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $24,950 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$1,018,346
- Per roster spot$8,279 across 123 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$1,175,378
- Per roster spot$6,458 across 182 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$15k / $17k
- Tuition & fees$10,750 in-state · $13,750 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
#17Lowest stickerof 293 · Division II#21Cheapest housingof 293 · Division II#45Lowest net priceof 299 · Division II
Among Division II schools; every list Salem University (West Virginia) is on.
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