Salem College
Location and Contact Information
601 S Church StWinston Salem, NC 27101
USA
Main Tel: (336) 721-2600
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Moravian Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts, art studies, mathematics, and fine arts.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: 4-1-4 plan.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,380 |
| Room | $ 5,560 |
| Board | $ 5,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
| Other | $ 3,820 |
Financial Aid
Salem College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 97% | $20,775 |
| Institutional Grant | 95% | $14,282 |
| Federal Grant | 72% | $3,281 |
| Pell Grant | 36% | $3,686 |
| Other Federal Grant | 36% | $2,885 |
| State or Local Grant | 63% | $6,902 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 77% | $4,611 |
| Federal Loan | 72% | $4,447 |
| Other Loan | 5% | $6,934 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Salem College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods, IN | 1,580 |
| 2 | Mills College | Oakland, CA | 1,476 |
| 3 | Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1,326 |
| 4 | Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | 1,872 |
| 5 | Wilson College | Chambersburg, PA | 710 |
| 6 | Mary Baldwin College | Staunton, VA | 1,738 |
| 7 | Converse College | Spartanburg, SC | 2,068 |
| 8 | Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | 2,128 |
| 9 | Wheelock College | Boston, MA | 1,109 |
| 10 | Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | 1,628 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 165 | 29 |
| Master | 44 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 24 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 14 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 21 |
Students
Student enrollment was 939 in 2009-2010 (910 full-time equivalent).
women were 100% of the class.
Undergrads are 95% of enrolled students and graduate students are 5%.
Students under 25 years old represent 48% of the student body. About 24% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Women 60% All 60%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 490-620 Math 470-590 Writing 480-600
Room and Board
Salem College provides on-campus housing for 445 of its 910 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Salem College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Postbaccalaureate (Education).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
- Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
DESIGN
- Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
FINE ARTS
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
- Music Performance
- Music
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology