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Salem College
Winston-Salem,
NC
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate81%
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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
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
Composite SAT Range
948 - 1180
Math SAT Range
525 - 590
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
Student Life
Unknown
Full Time23%
Part Time87%
In State13%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
469
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
81%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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