Salem has educated aspiring leaders to change the world since 1772, when it was founded on the revolutionary premise that men are not the only ones who deserve to be educated and lead. 250 years later, Salem is again revolutionary as the nation's only liberal arts college focused on training future leaders in health. A nationally-ranked liberal arts college in one of America's best college cities, Salem's IMPACT curriculum and innovative health-focused programs blend leadership training with science, design, humanities, ethics, and art ... all the tools to allow Salem graduates to become innovative problem solvers who make their communities and the world a better, healthier, more equitable place. Our website and social media channels will guide you through the Salem experience, and our office of admission is here to welcome you to our beautiful and historic campus, where you will meet faculty and students, visit a residence hall, and more.

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

90%

SAT Range

930-1140

ACT Range

17-21

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$11,408 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$26,404 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

99%

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Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

5:1

Evening Degree Programs

97%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 30 responses

68%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 40 responses

73%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 40 responses

Majors

Become a Leader in Health

For 250 years Salem has been the a place of firsts. The first educational institution for girls and women in America. First to offer an IMPACT leadership curriculum. And today, every Salem graduate - regardless of major - is ready for a career as a leader in the fastest growing industry in the world: health. More than 96% of graduates are in graduate school or employed full time within 6 months.

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Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Mix of Online and on Campus
0%
On Campus
90%
Online
10%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

249 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

19%

Pell Grant

69%

Varsity Athletes

20%

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 24 responses

Smart, determined, friendly, and energetic!
50%
Salem Strong!
21%
Leaders
13%
Smart, determined, friendly and opinionated
13%
Loud, Disgusting and some good people
4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

67%

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Poll

72%

of students say they don't have Greek life. 32 responses

Poll

57%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 46 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 27 responses

Sisterhood
63%
Unaccepting
19%
Diverse
4%
Evolving
4%
Terrible
4%
Tolerable
4%
Underrated
4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$36,300 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

67%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

89%

National

83%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 18 responses

Salem College Reviews

526 reviews

This college has been an eye-opener for me. I was never one to really apply myself for volunteering and participating in events until arriving here! This college is big on any and every thing. Mental health, physical health, emotional wellness, and anything else they will be there for you. Academic support is something that they are also big on. Tutors are welcoming and work with you. Office hours with professors are flexible. If your not comfortable in-person they have online and vice-versa. This school can help you with expressing yourself and creating new clubs. They accept anyone with open arms. They respect pronouns and sexuality. Salem College is a home for anyone willing to join and apply themselves. The campus is beautiful. Studying outdoors is never a worry. There is sitting areas every corner you turn. People who like to study inside it is the same way.

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As, an transfer student, I applied with sports scholarship within the athletic Department coaches. I wish there was more support in academic courses as having an team study groups, with having the same classes with teammates. The clubs are interactive by having events on-campus throughout the semester. The academics courses can be hard or easy it depends on the professor. The students are nice & all. I meet students who were planning to transfer or planning to with reasons like sexual assault, roaches, mice, mold in dorm residences, attempt care theft, food poisoning, or transfer courses. An former worker said the school was caught for theft embezzlement, fired most the staff during the pandemic. Nearly, closed the school to be sold to high point university. Some teachers or advisors will go above & beyond for you. There are others do not even try at all, resulted in an failing grade or barley passing. Overall, Salem is cute in some areas, it's complete joke.

Salem College has been the best college experience anyone can experience, one of a kind moments that you'll cherish for the rest of your journey. I do however would like to see a fast food restaurant around here. Other than that, Salem College is excelling in academics and progressiveness, staff and faculty going through extensive training on pronouns and different types of identities. I love salem

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