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Salem, VA 24153
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w. www.national-college.edu
National College-Salem
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Information Summary
Ranks 1775th overall and 44th in Virginia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
56.9 |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$8,743 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
33 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
83% / 63% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,856 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Salem, VA 24153
| Surrounding community | Midsize suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,592 (27,872 urban / 7,720 rural) |
| Households | 14,104 (2.37 people per house) |
| Families | 9,702 (2.85 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,737 |
| Pop. — Asian | 340 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 16 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 138 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 33,495 |
| Pop. — Other | 150 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
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| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | 2 |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending National College-Salem?
Ranks 3221st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $7,272 | $7,272 | $7,272 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $45 | $45 | $45 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $202 | $202 | $202 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,264 | $6,264 | $6,264 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $45 | $45 | $45 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $261 | $261 | $261 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $8,743 | $8,743 | $8,743 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $19,957 | $19,957 | $19,957 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $13,729 | $13,729 | $13,729 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $6,408  $7,393 |
$6,408  $7,393 |
$6,408  $7,393 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
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| Books & Supplies | $1,170  $1,350 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,889  $5,256 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,225  $5,958 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,337  $4,986 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does National College-Salem use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does National College-Salem accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
National College-Salem Ranks 1516th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,012 | 748 |  65% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,678 | 227 |  20% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $925 | 435 |  38% |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,217 | 853 |  75% |
| Any financial aid type | 993 |  87% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at National College-Salem?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 222 | 1,102 | 1,324 |
Hispanic | 10 | 42 | 52 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 4 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 396 | 1,821 | 2,217 |
Race Unknown | 41 | 218 | 259 |
| Total | 672 | 3,184 | 3,856 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at National College-Salem?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 10 | 31 | 41 |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 9 | 78 | 87 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Total | 21 | 119 | 140 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at National College-Salem.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 227 | 233 | |
| 47 | 141 | 188 | |
| 13 | 115 | 128 | |
| 20 | 77 | 97 | |
| 1 | 87 | 88 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Accounting | 18 | 2 | 73 | 4 | 97 | |||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 2 | 6 | 1 | 9 | ||||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 21 | 1 | 47 | 3 | 72 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 77 | 4 | 1 | 92 | 14 | 188 | ||
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 23 | 28 | 1 | 52 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General | 7 | 13 | 2 | 22 | ||||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 | 4 | ||||||
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||||
| Information Technology | 5 | 12 | 1 | 18 | ||||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 1 | 9 | 10 | |||||
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 17 | 1 | 68 | 2 | 88 | |||
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 4 | 20 | 3 | 27 | ||||
| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | 5 | 29 | 3 | 37 | ||||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 82 | 1 | 137 | 13 | 233 | |||
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 39 | 83 | 6 | 128 | ||||
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 3 | 18 | 4 | 25 | ||||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 309 | 8 | 2 | 653 | 59 | 1,031 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
National College-Salem Ranks 3878th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $28,625 ($29,343 male / $28,007 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 67 (31 male / 36 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 350 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $37,314 |
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National College-Salem Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. An instance of this, the university has a Double Major and Internships. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Tutoring. National College of Business & Technology: Salem is unique in its study options. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program and Placement Service can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at National College of Business & Technology: Salem.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Medical Assistance, Medical Insurance Billing, Medical Transcription, Pharmacy Assistance
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business Administration/Management
In addition, for international students, the application fee is 125.
National College-Salem Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, even so did not report the exact number of transfer students.
The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Besides, the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
National College-Salem Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
National College-Salem Students
The school’s size is approximately six hundred and thirty-nine degree-seeking undergrads. Moreover, it is part of an Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. National College of Business & Technology: Salem offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
This school features the Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus.
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