New Salem University

Founded in 1875, New Salem University more commonly referred to as NSU is the first, oldest, most prestigious of the Historically Magical Universities with an acceptance rate of 8.2%.

It is located in New Salem, Wykton.

Geography
University Way cuts through the heart of New Salem and leads right to the university's main entrance, Cornelia's Gate. Named for the founder of NSU and the witch whose breakthroughs in magic led to the creation of the Gifts.

Notable landmarks include clocktower Grandmother. Walls of ivy cut off NSU from the greater town of New Salem. There dorms for students, multiple brick buildings that house various colleges within the university, a large stable, and cottages for visiting professors (The Justice).