Salem College

601 S Church St, Winston salem, NC 27101
Tel: (336)721-2600
Private not-for-profit | 1,167 students
Salem College is an independent women’s college committed to the liberal arts and quality professional preparation. Founded by the Moravian Church in 1772 as a school for girls, Salem affirms its commitment to young women in a residential setting. As a result of the historical evolution of its mission, the College educates both women and men in the community through its Fleer Center for Adult Education and its graduate programs in Education.

School Overview:

Salem College
County Forsyth County, NC
Title IV Eligible Participat
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Institution Level Four or more years
Institution Control Private not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
77 staff 115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 1,167 students 1,633 students
# Full-Time Students
952 students 1,434 students
# Part-Time Students
215 students 137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students
975 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students
192 students 129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
1% 1%
% Asian
- 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
4% 3%
% Black
18% 6%
% White
76% 84%
% Two or more races
2% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$23,839 $24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$23,839 $24,744
 
Percent Admitted 61% 64%
SAT Reading (25-75%) 510-620 450-570
SAT Math (25-75%) 490-590 460-573
ACT English (25-75%) 21-29 19-25
ACT Math (25-75%) 19-26 18-25
ACT Composite (25-75%) 21-27 20-25

School Notes:

  • As the oldest educational institution for women in the United States, Salem boasts a proud history of fostering independence in women. Our students have the freedom to explore who they are and who they want to be. They enjoy state-of-the-art facilities for the sciences, athletics and the performing arts; manage their campus through a dynamic Student Government Association; and participate in more than 50 clubs and activities.
  • Students also complete the Salem Signature, an innovative four-year series of courses that truly distinguishes Salem from other colleges. The Salem Signature leads students along a path of self-knowledge, community service and career preparation, ensuring that our graduates are fully equipped to excel in the world.
  • Salem’s Honor Code places a high value on integrity and trust, creating a learning community where achievement is the only status symbol. Our areas of distinction include the Women in Science and Mathematics program, the Center for Women Writers, the internationally known School of Music, the Center for Women in Business and Economics, and the month-long January Term, during which students complete internships or study abroad.
  • Salem College’s 64-acre campus is located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem in the Old Salem historic district. The 18th century Moravian village of Salem is now an internationally recognized living history museum complex. Our campus includes five buildings that date from the original town of Salem, and we share Salem Square with Old Salem and with Home Moravian Church (built in 1800).
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19.8 mi. away
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24.7 mi. away
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