Salem College Rankings by Salary Score™

I went to Salem College during a time of some turmoil, as there were many protests regarding administrative policies, housing conditions, etc. While I do not believe the administration handled it especially well, the movement itself was a testament to the tight-knit community within the student body, which was especially notable in such a small school. The community there was highly diverse, and the representation (race, sexuality etc.) was especially evident in the classroom and made for much more interesting... Read More discussion than would have been possible otherwise. I studied biology, and the department was phenomenal considering their limited funding (especially evident in all science departments). I still maintain a close connection with my advisor and other faculty members. Since the college is located so close to Wake Forest, it is easy to attend events over there or get involved with their clubs/organizations. Sometimes they bring in speakers - I even went to see Chelsea Clinton speak there when Hillary was running. Additionally, you are offered the option to cross-register for courses over at WFU if they are not offered at Salem, which expands the list of potential courses one can take. While the college is small, housing is not particularly impressive, and it is expensive without scholarships, I do not regret my time there at all. The diversity on campus alone made the experience so much richer, and the community is caring and willing to help. For tough times, there is the counseling center, and the fitness center on campus helps burn some energy when things get tough as well.

I went to Salem College during a time of some turmoil, as there were many protests regarding administrative policies, housing conditions, etc. While I do not believe the administration handled it especially well, the movement itself was a testament to the tight-knit community within the student body, which was especially notable in such a small school. The community there was highly diverse, and the representation (race, sexuality etc.) was especially evident in the classroom and made for much more interesting... Read More discussion than would have been possible otherwise. I studied biology, and the department was phenomenal considering their limited funding (especially evident in all science departments). I still maintain a close connection with my advisor and other faculty members. Since the college is located so close to Wake Forest, it is easy to attend events over there or get involved with their clubs/organizations. Sometimes they bring in speakers - I even went to see Chelsea Clinton speak there when Hillary was running. Additionally, you are offered the option to cross-register for courses over at WFU if they are not offered at Salem, which expands the list of potential courses one can take. While the college is small, housing is not particularly impressive, and it is expensive without scholarships, I do not regret my time there at all. The diversity on campus alone made the experience so much richer, and the community is caring and willing to help. For tough times, there is the counseling center, and the fitness center on campus helps burn some energy when things get tough as well.