Salem College: Review & Facts

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Salem College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 640 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1772 and is one of the 9 schools and colleges located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Salem College is affiliated with Moravian Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
45
Fair
At Salem College you can obtain your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Salem College follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Management, Business, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools and colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
48%
Bad
The rate of student retention at Salem College is very low at 48% (way below North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Salem College is average - 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at Salem College is pretty decent, 15:1. Read more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$30,900
High
Average tuition cost is extremely high, $30,300 per year. The additional fees at Salem College beyond tuition are around $600; which comes to $30,900 per year.

Read the details about Salem College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
85%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 872 applications were submitted and 738 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Salem College in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
Salem College offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Salem College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Salem College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 500 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: about $6,000 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Salem College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Salem College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Salem College Location and Maps



Post Address: Salem College, 601 S Church St, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, USA
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