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Salem College is found in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 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 music, media, art studies, and liberal arts.
Admission to Salem College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 590. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Salem College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,109 in 2005 at the school. A very high share of students at Salem College are female.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Salem College offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Salem College
601 S Church St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
General Phone: (336) 721-2600
Admissions Phone: (336) 721-2621
Financial Aid Phone: (336) 721-2808
http://www.salem.edu
Salem College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 71 | sociology, English, history, Spanish language, French language, international relations, economics, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Media | 28 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | teacher education, education |
| Business And Management | 24 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | philosophy, religion |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies, arts management |
| Design | 7 | interior design |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Salem College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 187 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 26 | 2 |
In 2005, Salem College had a total enrollment of 1,109 students (872 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 46% |
| Foreign countries | 12% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| Texas | 5% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Salem College offers campus housing for 488 of its 872 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Winston-Salem, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 439 | 288 | 66% | 155 | 54% |
| Women | 439 | 288 | 66% | 155 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (336) 721-2621
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,975 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,975 |
| Room and board | $ 9,250 |
| Room charge | $ 4,511 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,740 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,929 |
Financial Aid:
Salem College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 296000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (336) 721-2808
Salem College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $50,402 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $47,739 | 10 | $43,764 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $39,439 | 16 | $38,753 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $36,258 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $45,641 | 31 | $41,052 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Moravian Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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Music
Art Studies
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