Salem College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
4-year Private university
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Overview

Salem College is a private institution established in 1772 with an urban setting located at Winston Salem. It is ranked 139 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $32,236. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 364. It practices a 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#139 in national liberal arts college
Setting
Urban
Location Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1772
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
364 Undergraduates
Website https://www.salem.edu/

Learning

7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$50,214
Cost of Attendance
$16,350
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $32,236
Outstate Tuition Fee $32,236
Room and Board Fees $13,056
$28,589 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

81% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jul
27
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$30,170 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$15,225 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $50,214
86% Students with need received Financial Aid
16.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Merit Scholarships
Total Worth $20,000-$24,000
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

364 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
77% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
60% Students graduate within 6 years