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Salem College

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world rank  4161

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Overview

Established in 1772, the Salem College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Winston-Salem (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Salem College is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) women only US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Salem College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 253-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Salem College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Salem College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Salem College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Salem College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Salem College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

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Founded 1772
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University Location

Address 601 S Church Street
Winston-Salem
27101 North Carolina
United States
Salem College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Salem College Phone Number (336) 721 2600
Salem College Fax Number (336) 917 5572
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Salem College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Salem College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Salem College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Salem College.



Salem College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Salem College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits women only.


Salem College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 90-99% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Salem College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Salem College's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 10548
Winston-Salem 27108
(336) 721 2621
800 327 2536

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Salem College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


Salem College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Salem College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Salem College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Salem College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Salem College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Salem College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Salem College is Christian-Protestant Religious Affiliation

Christian-Protestant. Moravian Church In America - www.moravian.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Salem College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Salem College's Library
Salem College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 70,940 physical volumes, 14,107 physical media, 61,428 digital/electronic media and 137 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 7 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Salem College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Salem College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Salem College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 386 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Salem College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Salem College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Salem College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Salem College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Salem College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Salem College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Salem College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Salem College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Salem College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1922


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Salem College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Salem College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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