Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002960
- Phone: (919) 516-0000 x00000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
79.95%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$22,025Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Salem College
1315 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Salem College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Winston Salem, NC, which is a predominantly urban area. The Moravian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Salem College is nearly a thousand per year.
Areas of study offered at Salem College include but are not limited to:
- Education
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Salem College. A score between 1360 to 1760 on the SAT, or 19 to 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 60% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 47 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $25,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,400 for the year. Students enrolled at Salem College may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Salem College has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
- Tennis (NCAA Division III)
- Volleyball (NCAA Division III)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Salem College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Salem College is about 840. The student body is made up of 84% undergraduate students and 12% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $30,000-$36,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $460 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $29,172 |
Receiving Student Loans | 73% | $5,884 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Salem College may offer services to students like:
- Distance learning
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1931)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1991)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Salem College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Usa South Athletic Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Salem College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Interior Design (B)
- Art History (B)
- Music (B, C)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Salem College.
- Wake Forest University in Henderson, NC (4 miles away)
- High Point University in Dunn, NC (16 miles away)
- Guilford College in Greensboro, NC (20 miles away)
- Greensboro College in Dallas, NC (25 miles away)
- Bennett College for Women in Belmont, NC (26 miles away)
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- Review a list of North Carolina Bible and Christian Colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002960
- Phone: (919) 516-0000 x00000
- School Homepage