More selective than 40% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Salem College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Salem College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Salem College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 553 | 643 |
| SAT math | 513 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1066 | 1243 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Salem College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 553–643 | 513–600 | 16–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | 588–685 | 490–630 | 18–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Salem College compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Salem College has the 34th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Methodist University | 75% | 44% | $24,704 |
| 31 | Catawba College | 75% | 47% | $17,879 |
| 32 | High Point University | 75% | 74% | $38,707 |
| 33 | University of Mount Olive | 76% | 52% | $18,853 |
| 34 | Salem College | 77% | 57% | $18,277 |
| 35 | Lees-McRae College | 77% | 42% | $28,340 |
| 36 | Gardner-Webb University | 77% | 55% | $17,674 |
| 37 | Winston-Salem State University | 78% | 47% | $13,479 |
| 38 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 80% | 69% | $15,435 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Salem College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Salem College admissions questions
What is the Salem College acceptance rate?
Salem College accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,698 of 1,951 applicants were admitted.
Does Salem College require the SAT or ACT?
Salem College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Salem College?
The middle 50% of Salem College enrolled first-year students scored 1066–1243 on the SAT and 16–22 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Salem College?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (156 of 1,698).
Is Salem College getting harder to get into?
Salem College accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Salem College overview