Salem College

Salem College was established in 1772. It is a private woman's college located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is the oldest institution for women in the Southern United States and was North Carolina’s first college to offer a master's degree program. Various post-baccalaureate programs and certificate programs are also by the institution, along with bachelor’s and associate’s degrees.

Salem College is home to more than 50 recognized student clubs and organizations. Some of them are Habitat for Humanity International, Student Ambassadors For Female Education (SAFE), Student Government Association and the Salem College Junior Women's Club. It has an active Greek life. Some of the fraternities and sororities are Alpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta and Alpha Psi Omega, among others.

Salem College Highlights

Where Salem College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Moravian Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in mathematics, media, education and teaching, liberal arts, and science.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Salem College was 992 in 2007-2008 (929 full-time equivalent).

women were 100% of the class.

Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Salem College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Salem College provides on-campus housing for 445 of its 929 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Salem College Athletics

Salem College is in the Division III Independents for major sports.

Salem College Admissions (2008-2009)

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