Salem College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Salem College: international tuition 33,848 USD per year, one-year total cost 48,532 USD, acceptance rate 76.7%. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79.
Getting in. The school admits 76.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 553–643, Math 513–600, ACT 16–22. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 79+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 48,532 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/9. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Salem College?
International tuition is 33,848 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 48,532 USD.
Does Salem College offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Salem offers limited aid to international students through a separate aid application, but no full scholarships for them. The pages do not clearly state whether international students are considered for merit scholarships.
What English scores does Salem College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79.
What is the acceptance rate at Salem College?
The acceptance rate is 76.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Limited financial assistance for international (non-immigrant) undergraduatesOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The International page explicitly says limited financial assistance is offered to international undergraduates.
Full tuition / full cost of attendance scholarships (Chatham, Elberson, Kick, Womble, Whitaker, Davis Art)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
The merit page does not address international students, while the International page says full scholarships cannot be provided, so it is unclear.
Trustee Award / Presidential Scholarship / Arbor Award / Founders Award / Spirit AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says all admitted students are considered but never mentions international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- EssaysRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
Credit for exams
The required AP score may be 4 or 5, depending on the exam.
Scores that count12345To seek IB credit in certain areas, you need a score of at least 5 on a Higher Level exam.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data