Salem College
Salem College, a residential liberal arts college for women, values its students as individuals, develops their unique potential, and prepares them to change the world. Founded in 1772 as a school for girls, Salem is the oldest continuously-operating school in the nation dedicated to the education of women. Today, Salem is known for the Women in Science and Math Program, Center for Women Writers, School of Music, and Center for Women in Business. A January term allows special opportunities for internships and study trips, and a signature general education program includes first-year seminars, service learning, liberal arts breadth, and an innovative interdisciplinary capstone to create a strong foundation for life-long learning. The campus is located adjacent to the restored 18th century village of Old Salem and is four blocks from Downtown Winston-Salem, The City of Arts and Innovation. Salem is a special environment where students experience the rewards of rigorous academic work, expand their capacity for creative, analytical and ethical thought, and prepare for positions of leadership and responsibility in a changing world. Salem welcomes and educates both women and men from the community through its Fleer Center for Adult Education (age 23 and over) and the Graduate Program in Education.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private, Women's college | 1772 | Moravian Church | 4-1-4 | N/A | 601 S. Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 | (336) 721-2600 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 100.0 | North Carolina | Winston-Salem | 241 |
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | 290 |
| Tuition | $28,566 (2017-18) |
| Room and Board | $11,640 (2017-18) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,089 |
| Application Deadline | rolling |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% |
| Description | When applying to Salem College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Salem College is $30. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 57 percent. |
Applications
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | rolling |
| Early decision deadline | N/A |
| Application fee | $30 |
| Common Application accepted | Yes |
| Deadline for housing deposit | N/A |
Requirements
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Admission interview | Recommended |
| Required standardized tests | Either SAT or ACT |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Entering Class Stats
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Selectivity | More selective |
| Fall 2016 acceptance rate | 57% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
Transfer Students
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Accepting applications | Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum credits to apply | No |
| Minimum required college GPA | 2 |
| Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution | No |
| Guaranteed admission agreement URL | N/A |
International Students
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Separate application form required | Yes |
| Conditional admission offered | Yes |
| Early decision or early action options available | N/A |
| TOEFL (paper) | Required of some |
| TOEFL (internet-based) | Required of some |
| Michigan Test | N/A |
| IELTS | Required of some |
| SAT | Required of some |
| SAT Subject | N/A |
| ACT | Required of some |
| Advance deposit required | Yes |
| TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT | Yes |
| International student contact | Katherine Knapp Watts, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, (336) 721-2621, admiss@salem.edu |