Salem College
Women's college · Winston-Salem, NC · 423 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
77%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1066–1243
ACT (middle 50%)
16–22
Average net price
$18,975
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$50,783
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
31%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Salem College?
Salem College accepts about 77 of every 100 applicants (77%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1066 and 1243 on the SAT. A score at or above 1243 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1066, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–22.
The latest federal data says Salem College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Salem College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Salem College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $50,783 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $18,975 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $35,200 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$35,200
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$35,200
- Room & board$14,256
- Total cost of attendance$50,783
- Average net price after grants$18,975
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Social Sciences, English.
Salem College FAQ
- What is Salem College's acceptance rate?
- 77% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Salem College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1066–1243. Aim for 1243 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Salem College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–22.
- Is Salem College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Salem College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Salem College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Salem College cost?
- About $50,783 a year before aid; $18,975 on average after grants.
- What is Salem College's FAFSA school code?
- 002960. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Salem College receives your information.
- What is Salem College's graduation rate?
- 31% of students finish within six years.
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