taxi service in Winston-Salem; airport 20 minutes away in Greensboro; limited city bus service in Winston-Salem
Salem College (Salem)
PO Box 10548
|
Winston-Salem,
NC |
27108
01. What the School is Known For
Prominent Alumni
Bonnie Angelo
author
Celia Weston
actress
Mary Anne Ghinger
author
Sarah Fulcher
marathon runner
Lucy Rose
Division Dir.-FDA
Mary Davis
Time magazine
Most Popular Places On Campus
back porch of Main Hall
Salem Grille/Java City
residence hall basement lounges
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Hanes Mall
Border's Books and Music
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
Walmart
Burke Street bars and restaurants (downtown)
02. Students
Gender
97% female3% male
Out of State
23% are out
of state77% are
in-state
of state77% are
in-state
Students
82% are
full time18% are
part time
full time18% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
768
Foreign Countries Represented
22
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
420
Acceptance Rate
62%
Average HS GPA
3.70
Deadlines
Early Action
December 1
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 630
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
85/99
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04. Academics
Student/Faculty
12 : 1
Total Faculty
106
Terminal Degree
67
Gender
Women
66
Men
40
Minority
11
International
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
05. Campus Life
Students
51%
First-Year Students
87%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Dorms Female
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
26
Number of Honor Societies
14
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
7
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division III
Women's Sports (Salem Spirit)
Basketball
Cross Country
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
08. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ® Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Ms. Katherine Watts Knapp
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Salem College PO Box 10548 Winston-Salem, NC 27108
336-721-2621
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
336-721-2621
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Average Length:
30 min.
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
admissions@salem.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
various times during year
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
located just off Business 40 in downtown Winston-Salem, adjacent to Old Salem living history center
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
major chains, bed and breakfasts, higher-end hotels all available near campus
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Internships
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
12. Majors
01 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- International Business/Trade/Commerce.
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
02 EDUCATION.
- Music Teacher Education.
03 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
04 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- French Language and Literature.
- German Language and Literature.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
05 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
06 HISTORY.
- History, General.
07 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
08 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Philosophy.
- Religion/Religious Studies.
09 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
10 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Economics, General.
- International Relations and Affairs.
- Sociology.
11 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
- Arts Management.
- Fine/Studio Arts, General.
- Interior Design.
- Music Performance, General.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$18,850
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$900
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
1600
Transportation for Commuters
$600
On-Campus Room and Board
10050
Approximate Expenses per year
$32,000
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateMar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,828
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,340
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,664
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
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02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
420
Acceptance Rate
62%
Average HS GPA
3.70
Deadlines
Early Action
December 1
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 630
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$18,850
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$900
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
1600
Transportation for Commuters
$600
On-Campus Room and Board
10050
Approximate Expenses per year
$32,000
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Brown University
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College of Charleston
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Elon University
Guilford College
James Madison University
North Carolina State University
The University of North Carolina—Asheville
The University of North Carolina—Wilmington
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Virginia
Wake Forest University
Warren Wilson College
William & Mary
05. Academics
Student/Faculty
12 : 1
Total Faculty
106
Terminal Degree
67
Gender
Women
66
Men
40
Minority
11
International
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Prominent Alumni
Bonnie Angelo
author
Celia Weston
actress
Mary Anne Ghinger
author
Sarah Fulcher
marathon runner
Lucy Rose
Division Dir.-FDA
Mary Davis
Time magazine
06. Student Body
Gender
97% female3% male
Out of State
23% are out
of state77% are
in-state
of state77% are
in-state
Students
82% are
full time18% are
part time
full time18% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
768
Foreign Countries Represented
22
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
Students
51%
First-Year Students
87%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No
Most Popular Places On Campus
back porch of Main Hall
Salem Grille/Java City
residence hall basement lounges
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Hanes Mall
Border's Books and Music
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
Walmart
Burke Street bars and restaurants (downtown)
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Ms. Katherine Watts Knapp
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Salem College PO Box 10548 Winston-Salem, NC 27108
336-721-2621
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
336-721-2621
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Average Length:
30 min.
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
admissions@salem.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
various times during year
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
taxi service in Winston-Salem; airport 20 minutes away in Greensboro; limited city bus service in Winston-Salem
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
located just off Business 40 in downtown Winston-Salem, adjacent to Old Salem living history center
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
major chains, bed and breakfasts, higher-end hotels all available near campus
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division III
Women's Sports (Salem Spirit)
Basketball
Cross Country
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Dorms Female
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
26
Number of Honor Societies
14
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
7
12. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ® Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ® Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateMar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,828
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,340
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,664
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Internships
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
15. Majors
01 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- International Business/Trade/Commerce.
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
02 EDUCATION.
- Music Teacher Education.
03 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
04 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- French Language and Literature.
- German Language and Literature.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
05 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
06 HISTORY.
- History, General.
07 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
08 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Philosophy.
- Religion/Religious Studies.
09 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
10 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Economics, General.
- International Relations and Affairs.
- Sociology.
11 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
- Arts Management.
- Fine/Studio Arts, General.
- Interior Design.
- Music Performance, General.
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Read More
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Take a Free SAT Practice Test
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