# Salem College

Private nonprofit college in Winston-Salem, NC. IPEDS ID 199607.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/salem-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/salem-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 77% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,277 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 57%; beats 64% of NC colleges and 58% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $44,640; beats 37% of NC colleges and 25% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,074 |
| 30-48k | $16,001 |
| 48-75k | $16,147 |
| 75-110k | $19,940 |
| 110k+ | $24,027 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.1 years on average (51% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $44,640 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,074 | $78,203 | 7.0 years |
| 30-48k | $16,001 | $65,604 | 5.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,147 | $66,203 | 6.0 years |
| 75-110k | $19,940 | $81,754 | 7.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,027 | $98,511 | 8.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $48,532
- Tuition and fees: $33,848
- Housing and meals: $13,056; books: $1,336

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 553–643; SAT math: 513–600; ACT: 16–22 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,951 applicants, 1,698 admitted, 156 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 77%, ACT 16–22 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 87%, ACT 18–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (33 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $43,299 | $68,431 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $49,464 | $27,000 |
| Education | $36,646 | $47,488 | $26,407 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | $45,560 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $26,750 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $82,050 (Winston-Salem, NC), $98,560 (NC), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $57,440 (Winston-Salem, NC), $59,300 (NC), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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