Salem College Admission
Acceptance Rate
76.67%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
7.90%
Freshmen Enrollment
136
SAT Scores
1,160
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,246 students have applied and 1,722 students have allowed to admit to Salem College (Acceptance rate: 76.67%). Salem's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 7.90 % where 136 students have finally enrolled out of 1,722 admitted students.
Salem acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Warren Wilson College and Guilford College, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 65.52%).
Salem enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 13.62%).
How to Apply to Salem College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Salem. Salem offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.salem.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.salem.edu/admissions/choose-salem/ |
| Financial Aid | www.salem.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.salem.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.salem.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Disability Service | www.salem.edu/academics/academic-support/student-accessibility-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Salem and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Salem College is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Salem College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,180). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Salem College | 1,160 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,180 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,054 | 60 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Salem College, 8 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 553 | 610 | 643 |
| Mathematics | 513 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 1,066 | 1,160 | 1,243 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Salem College, 10 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| English | 14 | 16 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 16 | 22 |
Salem Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Salem College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |