A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Salem College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
55%
|
Black |
22%
|
Hispanic |
12%
|
Asian |
3%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
4%
|
Salem College is a women's college. There are more female students than male students enrolled at Salem College with a gender ratio of 97% women to 3% men. Though it is a women's college, 3.2% of the student body is male. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Salem College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
3%
|
Women |
97%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
15
|
Women |
454
|
Salem College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 78 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
78%
|
Out of State |
22%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
62% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 29.2% |
Part time Undergrads | 17.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199607 IPEDS survey data for Salem College.
Last updated February 24, 2024