Salem Academy and College is a private educational institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, comprising a women's liberal arts college and a boarding and day school for girls in grades 9–12. Founded in 1772, it is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the United States, and the current academic year is its 255th year of classes.
Salem College offers liberal arts programmes alongside leadership experiences, with an emphasis on preparing graduates for roles in health leadership. Students work with distinguished faculty and have access to a network of alumnae and professional mentors. The college expects 230 incoming students for Fall 2026. Salem Academy, the grades 9–12 component, teaches an interdisciplinary curriculum covering STEAM, wellness and leadership.
The institution describes itself as a women-centered, close-knit community built on personalised instruction. Its stated aim is to develop effective communicators, critical thinkers, ethical decision-makers and confident leaders, with a mission focused on creating healthier and more equitable communities. Its work sits across higher education, K-12 education, women's education, liberal arts and health leadership education.
