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Colleges / Salem College

Salem College

Winston-Salem, NC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate81%
Acceptance Rate81%

About Salem College

Salem College is a private, religious college in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Salem College was founded in 1772. The college currently enrolls around 469 students a year, including 364 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Salem College

It is moderately difficult to get into Salem College. Around 81% of applicants get into Salem College each year. In 2022, 999 out of 1,238 total applicants were accepted.

Salem College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 81%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.6
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 9%

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Salem College is located in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, near Charlotte.

If you want to see Salem College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Winston-Salem, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Piedmont Triad International.

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College Info

601 South Church Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Campus Setting: Urban

Salem College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Salem College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Salem College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Salem College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

948 - 1180

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Math SAT Range

525 - 590

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Reading SAT Range

448 - 605

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1180 and Above

Good

948 to 1180

Avg

948 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Salem College students is 1080. Applicants with SAT scores of 1180 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Salem College, while applicants with SAT scores between 948 to 1180 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 948 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Salem College.

Salem College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$45,292

In State

$45,292

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$31,720
$31,720
Fees
$516
$516
Housing
$13,056
$13,056
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Unknown

Full Time

23%

Part Time

87%

In State

13%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

469

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

81%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$32,236

Out-of-State

$32,236

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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