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Salem College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Salem College is a private institution in Winston-Salem with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1168, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 390 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,640 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,835.

Established
1772
Type
Private women's liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III; and competes
Division
Division III

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87%Acceptance
1168SAT Avg
390Students
7:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$44,640Earnings 10yr
$18,835Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Salem College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1168

Reading & WritingMid: 580
588685
MathMid: 547
490630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1827

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1168

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,236
Room & Board$13,056
Books & Supplies$1,336
Total Cost of Attendance$47,947
Average Net Price$18,835
Median Debt at Graduation$26,649
Monthly Payment (10yr)$283

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,009
$30–48K$19,467
$48–75K$18,561
$75–110K$20,207
$110K+$22,832

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,835

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
390
Gender Split
99% / 1%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
49%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 20%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 2%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.3%
Freshman Retention66.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,496
8 Years$42,430
10 Years$44,640

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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