| Screen last updated on: January 2010 |
| Total undergraduates: |
860 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
678 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
182 |
| Total graduate students: |
234 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
9 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
225 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
24 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
48% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 8.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.2% | Hispanic |
| 63.6% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 18.8% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 4.5% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 16.6% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.1% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.5% | Hispanic |
| 64.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 11.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 3.2% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
67 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Winston-Salem |
| Population of city/town: |
190,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Greensboro, NC |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
25 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
231,000 |
| Online campus map: |
www.salem.edu/admissions |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Campus housing is available to all traditional students regardless of year. Students in the adult/continuing studies program are not eligible for campus housing. Traditional students are required to live on campus unless residing with family in the area. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (94%)
- single-student apartments (6%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
94% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
88% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
12% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All traditional-age students must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
85% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
67 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Fine arts center library. Rare books. Teaching resources center. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Videoconferencing center. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Salemite |
| Number of honor societies: |
14 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
26 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Intervarsity, and many other Religious Organizations
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Americans demonstrating unity, Helping Organize Latin Americans (HOLA), Onua, Asian Student Association (ASO) |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Environmental Concerns Organization (ECO), Dance Company, chorale, gospel choir, American Society of Interior Design, American Chemical Society |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Asst. ADDirector of Aquatics PE Instructor |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Salem College
601 S. Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27108 |
| School colors: |
gold and blue |
| School mascot: |
Spirits |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
The Great South |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Women's basketball | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's swimming | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's volleyball | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
38% |
| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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equestrian sports |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Greensboro, NC (20 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Charlotte, NC (90 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Greensboro, NC (25 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
no |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
32% immediately, 3% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Arizona State University, Barry University, Clark University, Clemson University, Cleveland Institute of Music, College of William and Mary, Elon University, Emory University, Fayetteville State University, George Washington University, Goddard College, High Point University, North Carolina A&T State University, Northeastern University, Salem College, University of Louisville, University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill, University of Phoenix, Vanderbilt University, Wake Forest University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
77% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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WFBMC, First National Bank, Wells Jenkins Lucas and Jenkins, Occohannock Elementary School, Private Law Firm, Nationwide Insurance, The Bloom Agency, BB&T, Outward Bound, University of Louisville, Salem Academy. |
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