Salem College

Salem College's tuition is $35,200, but 100% of students receive financial aid, making it an accessible option. The college also offers more than 10 full-tuition or full-ride scholarships to students demonstrating academic and leadership excellence. *Washington Monthly* ranked Salem among the top 10 colleges in the country for graduates’ predicted earnings.

Salem College has a least selective admission policy with an acceptance rate range of 90-99%. The college considers applications on a rolling basis with a regular admission deadline of March 15. SAT or ACT scores are optional, and choosing not to report test scores does not affect merit scholarship eligibility.

Salem College offers a distinctive learning community focused on elevating women in health leadership. With an average class size of eight and a 9:1 student-faculty ratio, students receive personalized attention. The college has a cross-registration relationship with Wake Forest University, allowing students to take courses at both institutions.

Salem College prepares students for a range of career paths to lead in making the world a better, healthier, more equitable place. The Salem IMPACT curriculum and Engaging Ethics program teach leadership alongside various disciplines, equipping graduates to be innovative problem solvers. Graduates are known as CEOs, physicians, journalists, and judges, making a global impact.

Salem College fosters a strong sense of community and supportive environment, creating a tight-knit sisterhood. Students participate in unique traditions like Fall Fest and Founders' Day Convocation. With over 40 clubs, students can easily find or create a community that reflects their interests.

Salem College Public Safety officers have the authority to ask persons for identification and to determine whether individuals have lawful business at Salem College. Reporting campus incidents and crimes can be done by calling Salem Public Safety at (336) 917-5555 or extension 5555 from any campus phone, or by making a report in-person at the Public Safety Office located on the lower, rear level of Main Hall. In the event of an emergency, students may also dial 9-911 from any campus phone, which will directly connect them to the emergency communications center for the Winston-Salem Police Department.

The Honors Program at Salem College offers academically talented students a community that pushes conventional scholarly boundaries to promote excellence. Honors Scholars interact with peers, prominent scholars, writers, business professionals, and community leaders to advance their critical thinking skills and their knowledge of the increasingly diverse world in which we live. Honors students regularly take classes that have a health leadership focus and do health-related research projects.

Salem College has an international student population from Nepal, Ethiopia, South Korea, Mexico, and Myanmar. The college offers need-based college-administered scholarship and grant aid to international students. International students attending on an F-1 Visa can stack the International Scholarship with Academic scholarships.