601 S. Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Established in 1772, Salem College, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is one of the oldest women's colleges in the United States. This private, liberal arts college was started by the Moravians, a Protestant group from central Europe. Today, over 1,100 women from all over globe travel to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to attend this distinguished women's college.

Salem College has a long history of promoting women's independence. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, African-American and Native American women were also educated at this college. This tradition of diversity continues to this day. Eighteen percent of the student body are international students and 25 percent are students of color.

Salem College offers four undergraduate and two graduate degree programs. Undergraduate fields of study include business administration, creative writing, interior design, medical technology, religion and not-for-profit management. The graduate degree programs focus on the disciplines of teaching and education. This women's college was the first in the state to have a master's degree program in teacher licensure that allows future teachers to teach children from birth to kindergarten.

Quick Facts

When the Moravians founded Salem College in 1772, the idea that women should have an education equal to men was a radical one.

According to the American Council of Education, Salem College is the 13th oldest college in the nation and the oldest women's college.

Money Magazine ranked Salem College was as one of the top 25 "Best Buys" for liberal arts colleges in the Southeast.

Although Salem College is a women's college, men over the age of 23 can be accepted into its Continuing Education program.

The faculty to student ratio at Salem College is 13 to 1. More than 60 percent of the professors are women.

The law school admission rate for this women's college is 100 percent. The rate for medical school is 85 percent.

The school's motto is "Knowledge and Virtue." Its team name is the Salem Spirits.

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