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Salem College
Winston-Salem, NCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Salem College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Winston-Salem, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 423 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
423 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading553 - 643
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math513 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 22
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,431
Earnings 5yr: $53,575
Debt: $27,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,499
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,464
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,488
Earnings 5yr: $46,531
Debt: $26,407
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,560
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,277
In-State Tuition$33,848
Out-of-State Tuition$33,848
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
55%
Pell Grants
45%
Take Loans
54%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,496
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,640
Completion Signals
57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
68%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
0%
Men100%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 0% men and 100% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$48,672
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