Salem Community College

Salem Community College Overview

Salem Community College is a public country school in a small town setting in Carneys Point, New Jersey. Salem College was founded in 1972 and the school enrolls around 1,107 students per year, including 1,107 undergraduate students.

Student Activities at Salem College

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Salem College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? Salem College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Salem College on the Student Life page.

2022 Salem College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$6,360
Out-of-State	$8,850
Percent of Need Met	47%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$4,559

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Is Salem College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better view of what Salem College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Salem College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Salem College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Salem College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Salem College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Salem College meets 47% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Salem College full-time are awarded $4,559 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Salem College.

Based on this information, does Salem College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Salem College a good school for you?

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Where is Salem College?

Salem College is located in the small town setting of Carneys Point, New Jersey, in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

If you want to see Salem College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 295 to Carneys Point, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Salem College and Carneys Point are like without leaving home.

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