Salem College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	386
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Salem College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Salem College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Salem College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Salem College is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Salem College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Women online
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,016

Cost of attendance at Salem College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,016

Cost of attendance at Salem College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Salem College received on average $26,404 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,404

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	83	69%	$4,906	$407,212
Other Federal Grant	83	69%	$6,529	$541,897
State Grant/Scholarships	92	77%	$5,980	$550,166
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	119	99%	$17,227	$2,050,000
Total Grant & Scholarships	119	99%	$26,404	$3,142,063

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Salem College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Salem College students is 67.4%.

67.4%

asian 83.3% 5 students
African American 73.3% 22 students
white 67.3% 68 students
unknown 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 62.9% 22 students
Mixed Race 55.6% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Salem College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Salem College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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