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
Campus Visits
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87%Acceptance
1168SAT Avg
390Students
7:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$44,640Earnings 10yr
$18,835Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate87.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1168
Reading & WritingMid: 580
588685
MathMid: 547
490630
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 19
1827
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
Programs (45)
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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia