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Salem College

601 S Church St, Winston Salem, NC 27101

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Salem College School Description

Salem College, a liberal arts college for women, values its students as individuals, develops their unique potential, and prepares them to change the world.

Salem College can trace its roots as far back as 1766 when the Moravians, an early Protestant denomination from central Europe, established the village of Salem. Believing that women deserved an education comparable to that given men -- an exceptional view in the 18th Century -- the Moravians began a school for girls in 1772. Today, Salem is an intimate learning community of 1,100 women from all over the world and is one of our nation's most distinguished private liberal arts colleges.

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 over 50 clubs and activities.

Academics at Salem College is founded upon the belief that traditional liberal arts and sciences give you unlimited possibilities for your future and equip you to truly change the world. You will be challenged and motivated by our 30 undergraduate majors and 26 minors as well as by special opportunities such as the Salem Signature program, the Center for Women Writers and the Women in Science and Math program. Whether you enter Salem with a specific educational goal in mind or want the chance to academically stretch yourself, you'll be right at home at Salem.

Our student-faculty ratio of 13:1 means individual attention from our talented and diverse faculty members; the chance to speak your mind among your peers; and the opportunity to work together to design projects, propose research topics and obtain internships in your chosen field of study. The January Term ever year, which is mandatory for undergraduates, is a rich source of experiential education that may lead you abroad to study another culture or have you doing research closer to home.

Join the students from 27 states and 31 countries who create a vibrant, multicultural and international community at Salem College! We prepare you to change the world by offering limitless opportunities for involvement in this richly diverse environment.

Salem College offers more than 35 student clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III athletics, cultural events, lectures, service projects, leadership programs and many other exciting programs and activities.

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).

Winston-Salem is also an ideal climate for business, featuring proximity to major U.S. cities, technology and employment opportunities. A short walk from the Salem campus will find you downtown or on the "greenway" to Salem Lake, a popular spot for boating, biking and jogging. Within a few hours of campus are mountains for skiing, camping or hiking; rivers for white-water rafting; and the beautiful ports and beaches of North and South Carolina.

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Salem College

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See also Salem State College in Massachusetts.

Salem College is a liberal arts women's college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina founded in 1772. Originally established as a primary school, it later became an academy (high school) and finally a college. It is the oldest female educational establishment that is still a women's college (coeducational Moravian College, originally Bethlehem Female Seminary, was founded in 1742). It is the oldest female institution in the Southern United States.

Though Salem is officially classified as a women's college, men 23 years of age and over are admitted into the Continuing Education program.

Overview

Salem College is an independent college committed to the liberal arts and quality professional preparation. Salem strives to set its signature upon its students by encouraging them to recognize and strengthen their human faculties and their capacities for service, professional life and leadership. In light of the evidence that such powers flourish when women live and learn within a community dedicated to their education, Salem affirms its commitment to young women in a residential setting.

History and campus

Located in the historic Moravian community of Old Salem, Salem College was originally a girl's school established by the Moravians, who believed strongly in equal educations for men and women. The idea for the school began in 1766, when (at the age of 17) Sister Elisabeth Oesterlein walked from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Salem. On April 22, 1772, the Little Girls' School was founded. Her influence led the school to be among the first to accept non-white students. It became a boarding school in 1802 and in 1866 it changed its name to theSalem Female Academy. The school began giving college diplomas in 1890. In 1907 the name was officially changed to Salem Academy and College and to this day both Salem Academy and Salem College share the campus in Old Salem.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Moravian Church
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Spirits

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
868
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 21,030
Students Receiving Aid:
95%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Salem College Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Salem College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 100%
Men 0%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 72%
African-American 18%
Other 7%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 59%
Out-of-State 41%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Carolina 59%
Virginia 3%
Florida 2%
Texas 1%
Georgia 1%
Percent of Students International: 8%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 56%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Division III Independents)
Track (Division III Independents)

Salem College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 21,030    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 340    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,749 34%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 4,384 48%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 11,864 92%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,682 63%  
Any Aid:
   95%  

Salem College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 69% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 65%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 480
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 650, Math: 630
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 26%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 28, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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