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Salem College is a liberal arts college for women, and is the oldest female institution in the southern United States. The 64-acre campus of Salem College is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. More than 1,000 students enroll in Salem College annually.
Salem College offers bachelor's degrees in arts, music, and science, and master's degrees in education, and teaching. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees are also offered through the Fleer Center for Adult Education. The college operates the Salem Center of Women Writers, which sponsors lectures and workshops, and organizes a writing contest every year.
The athletics department of Salem College fields teams in basketball, volleyball, swimming, cross country, soccer, and tennis. Students can also participate in club sports like equestrian, softball, and field hockey. Nicknamed the Salem Spirits, the teams are members of the Great South Athletic Conference of the NCAA’s Division III. For seven consecutive years, Money Magazine has placed Salem College in its list of the top 10 "Best Buys" women's colleges.
Salem College is found in Winston Salem, NC. Winston Salem is a medium-sized city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Moravian Church identity. Salem College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Salem College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in science, media, mathematics, education and teaching, and liberal arts.
Admission to Salem College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 580.
Salem College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 992 in 2007-2008 at Salem College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Salem College are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Salem College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Salem College values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
Salem College
601 S Church St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
General Phone: (336) 721-2600
http://www.salem.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 61 | sociology, English, economics, history, international relations, Spanish language, German language, French language, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 45 | teacher education, education, music teaching |
| Business and Management | 18 | accounting, business management, non-profit management, international business |
| Science | 17 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 16 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies, arts management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy, religion |
| Design | 6 | interior design |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music, music performance |
| Fine Arts | 2 | art history and criticism |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Salem College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 157 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Salem College had a total enrollment of 992 students (929 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 31% |
| (Foreign Students) | 69% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Salem College offers campus housing for 445 of its 929 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Winston-Salem, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 438 | 258 | 59% | 126 | 49% |
| Women | 438 | 258 | 59% | 126 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,415 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,415 |
| Room and board | $ 10,705 |
| Room charge | $ 5,308 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,397 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,540 |
Financial Aid:
Salem College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 296000)
Salem College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $60,128 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $55,686 | 12 | $51,779 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $45,763 | 15 | $48,173 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $40,720 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $52,478 | 34 | $49,219 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Music Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Salem College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Moravian Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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