Salem College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4943 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1386 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1308 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #4 of 6 | In Winston-Salem |
| #4909 of 6,670 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 464
- Graduates
- 85
- Male:Female Ratio
- 1:99
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.salem.edu
Salem College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Salem College has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 77% | |
| Applicants | 2,246 | 2,246 | |
| Admissions | 1,722 | 1,722 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 136 | 136 |
237 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
43 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1066
or below
75% of them
had 1243
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Salem College are 1066-1243 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Salem College are 16-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 261 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 103 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 88 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 50 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 16 (3%) |
| Asian | 12 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 3 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Salem College is $18,668 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,074 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,001 |
| $48-75K | $16,147 |
| $75-110K | $19,940 |
| $110K+ | $24,027 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,848 | $6,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,848 | $6,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,848 | $6,300 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | |
| Fee in-state | $300 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 364 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,710 |
| Room charge | $6,724 |
| Meal charge | $6,986 |
Salem College majors
Salem College has granted 76 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs and 27 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Salem College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 10 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | |
| Education, General | 9 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | |
| Interior Design | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 3 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 3 | |
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| Medical & Health Humanities | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 76 | 27 |
Salem College has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 57% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Salem College has published 387 scientific papers with 5,242 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Engineering, Philosophy, Sociology, Biology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 14 |
| 1994 | 1 | 23 |
| 1995 | 5 | 30 |
| 1996 | 6 | 29 |
| 1997 | 2 | 21 |
| 1998 | 2 | 21 |
| 1999 | 3 | 12 |
| 2000 | 2 | 28 |
| 2001 | 0 | 16 |
| 2002 | 2 | 28 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 |
| 2004 | 4 | 18 |
| 2005 | 1 | 46 |
| 2006 | 15 | 114 |
| 2007 | 8 | 98 |
| 2008 | 4 | 135 |
| 2009 | 6 | 91 |
| 2010 | 6 | 168 |
| 2011 | 5 | 207 |
| 2012 | 12 | 165 |
| 2013 | 11 | 236 |
| 2014 | 11 | 253 |
| 2015 | 30 | 220 |
| 2016 | 12 | 258 |
| 2017 | 21 | 218 |
| 2018 | 19 | 230 |
| 2019 | 9 | 229 |
| 2020 | 15 | 302 |
| 2021 | 16 | 328 |
| 2022 | 15 | 333 |
| 2023 | 10 | 377 |
| 2024 | 25 | 247 |
| 2025 | 19 | 301 |
Notable alumni
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Hugh Aynesworth
- Occupations
- journalistwriter
- Biography
-
Hugh Grant Aynesworth was an American journalist, investigative reporter, author, and teacher. Aynesworth was reported to have witnessed the assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dealey Plaza, the capture and arrest of Lee Harvey Oswald at the Texas Theatre, and the shooting of Oswald by Jack Ruby in the basement of the Dallas Police Headquarters. In a 1976 Texas Monthly article, William Broyles Jr. described Aynesworth as "one of the most respected authorities on the assassination of John F. Kennedy".
-
Fritz Coleman
- Occupations
- journalistradio personality
- Biography
-
Fritz Coleman is a retired weathercaster, who worked for NBC Channel 4 (KNBC) in Los Angeles, California from 1983 until 2020. He began hosting Media Path Podcast with Louise Palanker in 2020.
-
Michael B. Surbaugh
- Biography
-
Michael B. Surbaugh was the 13th Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, having succeeded the retiring Wayne Brock on October 1, 2015. He was previously Group Director of HR, Innovation, Exploring and Learning for Life for the BSA. Surbaugh first joined the organization as a professional scouter in 1983.
-
Julia C. Howard
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Julia Craven Howard is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's seventy-seventh House district, including constituents in Forsyth and Davie counties. She is a realtor from Mocksville, North Carolina. She earned her degree from Salem College in two years.
-
William J. Powell
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
William J. Powell is an American attorney who served as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia from 2017 to 2021. Prior to assuming his current role, he was the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Jefferson County, West Virginia Prosecuting Attorney's Office. He was previously a member at the law firm of Jackson Kelly PLLC, where his practice focused on civil litigation and white-collar criminal law. He also previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of West Virginia, where he prosecuted major fraud and violent crimes. Powell was recommended for the role of U.S. Attorney by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito. On February 8, 2021, he along with 55 other Trump-era attorneys were asked to resign. Powell announced his resignation on February 10, effective February 28.
General info
| Founded | 1772 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Shine |
| Total FTE staff | 143 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 601 S Church St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 250,000 |
| Phone | 3367212600 |