Established in 1888, Salem University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Salem (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), West Virginia. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Salem University (SIU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Salem University (SIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 133 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.