Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC · private nonprofit · 423 undergraduates
Salem College is a private nonprofit university in Winston-Salem, NC with relatively accessible admissions, admitting about 77% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
77%
SAT (middle 50%)
1066–1243
ACT (middle 50%)
16–22
Avg net price
$18,277/yr
sticker $48,532
Graduation rate
57%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
423
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What is Salem College's acceptance rate?
Salem College has an acceptance rate of about 77%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Salem College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Salem College scored between 1066–1243 on the SAT (ACT 16–22).
How much does Salem College cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $18,277 per year at Salem College after financial aid, versus a published cost of $48,532.
What is the graduation rate at Salem College?
About 57% of students at Salem College graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.