Educating women since 1772, Salem College is the nation's only liberal arts college dedicated to elevating women in health leadership. The nation’s only liberal arts college dedicated to elevating women in health leadership. Founded in 1772 and the oldest educational institution for girls and women in the US, Salem Academy and College is a diverse community dedicated to educating girls and women and empowering them to lead. SALEM ACADEMY, a boarding and day school exclusive to girls grades 9-12, provides a rigorous college prep curriculum, individualized support, and nurturing community while focusing its curriculum and co-curriculum on STEAM and Wellness. SALEM COLLEGE, the nation’s only liberal arts college with a focus on health leadership, ensures its graduates understand the power, importance, and complexity of health in society. Salem values its students as individuals, develops their leadership potential, and prepares them to create healthier and more equitable communities.