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Salem College

Winston-Salem, NC salem.edu 390 students

Salem College offers a close-knit campus environment in the heart of Winston-Salem. As the oldest women's college in the country, it fosters a strong sense of tradition and community among its students. The college focuses on liberal arts education for women, while also offering continuing education and graduate programs open to both men and women. Its location provides access to the amenities and opportunities of a vibrant city.

Programs
2
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,972
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$32,236
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Salem College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 49% of students receive Pell Grants; 50% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $19,415, roughly 40% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $16,009 $64,036
$30K – $48K $19,467 $77,868
$48K – $75K $18,561 $74,244
$75K – $110K $20,207 $80,828
$110K+ $22,832 $91,328
Sticker price (no aid) $32,236 $128,944
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Salem College

2 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
51
$43,299/yr High 3.2x
Education
Education, General Compare across schools →
23
$36,646/yr High 2.6x

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