Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 346
Graduate Enrollment: 132
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Women only
Religious Affiliation:
Moravian Church
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 90.19%
Male/Female: 4% / 96% (2016)
First generation college students: 32.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.4% (2006)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 54.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 43.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 34.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 51.5%
Black: 14.5%
Hispanic: 17.9%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 9.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 4.9%
Black: 14.5%
Hispanic: 17.9%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 9.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 4.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,195
In-State tuition: $31,016Out-of-State tuition: $31,016
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,650 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $4,570 (2011)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,895 (2011)
Average Family Income: $55,139 (2017)
Median Family Income: $35,899 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 57.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 52.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,649 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $283 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,154 |
| $30k-48k | $9,234 |
| $48k-75k | $9,462 |
| $75k-110k | $13,516 |
| $110k+ | $19,945 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 66%6-year graduation rate: 67%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,649 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,741 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,926 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 60.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 64.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 62.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 44.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 44.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $28,589 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $38,009 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 9 | $26,407 | $246 | $34,699 ($2,892) | $41,366 ($3,447) |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 17 | $584 | $43,946 ($3,662) | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $26,750 | $284 | $27,188 ($2,266) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 10 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Historic Preservation and Conservation. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | $27,000 | $257 | $31,215 ($2,601) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 7 | $22,404 ($1,867) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,015 ($3,001) | $37,714 ($3,143) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 10 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,307Full time faculty: 45%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $56,693,351 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $67,245,955 (2022)