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Salem College Women's Softball

Welcome to the Salem College women's softball recruiting profile. Salem competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the USA South Athletic Conference from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Led by head coach Ryan Carriker, Salem College pairs a 77% acceptance rate with a 57% graduation rate and a $18,668 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
22
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
USA South Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
559
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
77%
State
North Carolina
City
Winston-Salem
Address
601 S Church St

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 20% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Ryan Carriker
Softball Head Coach
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Brian Mason
Associate Head Coach
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Jacob Dyson
Softball Assistant Coach
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Savanah Atkins
Assistant Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 24% of D3 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
68%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
57%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$38,496
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$44,640
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 93% of D3 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$33,848
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$33,848
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,710
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,668
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 4% of D3 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$72,732
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$16,035
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