Salem College

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Salem College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Salem College's admissions stats.

Salem College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	37%
Mean SAT Score	1080
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	30%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	44%
Waitlist	No

Salem College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Salem College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Salem College?

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Salem College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Salem College Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Salem College?

Salem College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Salem College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Salem College accepted 85% of students, around 738 from the 872 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Salem College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Salem College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Salem College

Salem College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Salem College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Salem College

What does Salem College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Interview	Considered

Make sure to check with Salem College for more information on admission factors.

Salem College Application Requirements

To apply to Salem College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Salem College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Salem College?

Students admitted to Salem College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 65% submitted a class rank. At Salem College 37% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 73% were in the top 25% and 98% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Salem College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	15%
3.75 and 3.99	11%
3.50 and 3.74	16%
3.25 and 3.49	14%
3.00 and 3.24	14%
2.50 and 2.9	16%
2.00 and 2.49	9%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Salem College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Salem College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Salem College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 30% of Salem College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 44% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Salem College?

To be competitive with other Salem College applicants, you should aim to earn between 970 and 1190 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Salem College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1190 and 25% of scored lower than 970, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Salem College student is 1080. ### What is a Good ACT Score for Salem College?

To be most competitive at Salem College, you should strive to earn between 20 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Salem College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Salem College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Salem College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Salem College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Salem College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

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Salem College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Salem College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Salem College.

Does Salem College accept transfer credits?

✅ Salem College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Salem College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Salem College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Salem College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Salem College?

❌ No, Salem College is test optional, so you can decide if you want to to submit your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Salem College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Salem College is 85%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Salem College?

❌ Salem College does not offer early decision.

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