by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 492 undergraduates in 2020, Salem is a very small, private college located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Salem offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Salem can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Salem Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Moravian Church faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Moravian Church Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Salem Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Salem does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Salem Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Salem for Veterans Guide.
Salem offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Salem has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 492 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 378 (76.8%). Part-time attendance was 114 (23.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 378 | 114 | 492 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Salem has a very homogeneous student body. We rank Salem #2997 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Salem by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Salem Diversity Guide.
Salem has a total of 85 student athletes, 0 men and 85 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $414,419 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $414,419 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Salem College Athletics