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 |
Info & Regulations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Campus size (acres) | 57 |
| Students who have cars on campus | 60% |
| Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | Yes |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
| Details |
|---|
| nonremedial tutoring |
| health service |
| health insurance |
Campus safety and security services offered
| Details |
|---|
| 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
| Late night transport/escort service |
| 24-hour emergency telephones |
| Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
| Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
| Details |
|---|
| internships |
| resume assistance |
| career/job search classes |
| alumni network |
| interest inventory |
| interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
| Details |
|---|
| residence halls |
| computer center/labs |
| library |
| student center |
Library & Museum Information
| title | value |
|---|---|
| On-campus library | Yes |
| Museums or special academic buildings on campus | Videoconferencing Center; Old Salem living historical museum/site adjacent to the college; Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts(MESDA); Single Sisters House and Museum. |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
| Details |
|---|
| Tape recorders |
| Note-taking services |
| Oral tests |
| Learning center |
| Extended time for tests |
| Tutors |
| Early syllabus |
| Priority registration |
| Priority seating |
| Exams on tape or computer |
| Other testing accommodations |
| Waiver of foreign language degree requirement |
Physically Disabled Students
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Partly |
Services for physically disabled students
| Details |
|---|
| Note-taking services |
| Special housing |
| Tutors |
| Adaptive equipment |
| Reader services |