Salem College
Older than the United States, Salem was founded in 1772 with the revolutionary premise that education should be accessible to women. 252 years later Salem is ranked #1 in the United States by U.S. News and World Report (2023) among all national liberal arts colleges for giving students Social Mobility. Salem prepares you to make the world a better, healthier, and more equitable place and we are unequaled in our commitment to value students as individuals and to develop their unique potential through a supportive and inclusive community. At Salem you will complete a first year seminar, internships, service learning, and a senior capstone experience. Choose from among more than 40 different majors, minors, concentrations, pre-clinical programs, individualized majors, accelerated dual degrees, and study abroad. At Salem you will develop your unique potential in our supportive, inclusive community. At the end of four years, graduate ready for employment or graduate school, where recent Salem alums have achieved an almost 100% acceptance rate to law school and 87% acceptance to medical, dental, and other health-related graduate programs.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthPrivateUrbanSmall (2,000 and under)Women's College
Academic programs
- Design
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Students who haven't graduated from high school (or have not attended college since graduating) should apply as First Year students using the Common App. Salem 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. Some full-tuition scholarships, including the Salem Scholars awards in health leadership, require a separate application.
Transfer
Students who have graduated from high school and enrolled in post-secondary education should apply as a transfer student. Transfer applicants should submit the following: transcript(s) from high school and from all post-secondary schools attended (whether or not credit was earned), School Official Report.
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Additional information
Ranked #1 in the United States among national liberal arts colleges for promoting social mobility by U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best College, Salem College offers an extensive array of financial aid, both in merit-based and need-based awards. All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, and those who add Salem College to their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be evaluated for full financial aid eligibility.
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Find out why Salem is often described as "America's most beautiful" campus. Schedule an in-person or virtual campus visit experience today. Throughout the year we offer open houses, workshops, chats with current students and faculty, and more.
Find out why Salem is often described as "America's most beautiful" campus. Schedule an in-person or virtual campus visit experience today. Throughout the year we offer open houses, workshops, chats with current students and faculty, and more.
"Salem prepares you for a world of possibilities. At every turn, Salem pushed me to explore and capitalize on my education. Today, I live in Rwanda and work for a social entrepreneurship organization that helps farmers in East Africa grow their way out of poverty."