Colleges Near Salem

Colleges and universities near me in the Salem, Iowa area

There are 33 colleges within 100 miles of Salem enrolling a total of 129,855 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 383, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Salem. The nearest college is Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant at a distance of 9.1 miles from Salem. Driving time to these schools from Salem should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Grinnell College in Grinnell which is ranked #55 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Purdue Global Davenport Campus enrolling 30,512 students. In terms of affordability, Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,680 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Salem.
Salem, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport
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Davenport, IA
 

Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,219enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Salem

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Saint Ambrose University
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Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 2,703enrollment
  • $23,578net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

72 miles from Salem

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Kirkwood Community College
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Cedar Rapids, IA
 

Kirkwood Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,660enrollment
  • $8,499net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Salem

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Black Hawk College
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Moline, IL
 

Black Hawk College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,853enrollment
  • $4,481net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

75 miles from Salem

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Cornell College
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Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,084enrollment
  • $25,850net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1318SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

75 miles from Salem

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Hamilton Technical College
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Davenport, IA
 

Hamilton Technical College

Private 4 Year

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  • 73enrollment
  • $20,650net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Salem

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Purdue Global Davenport Campus
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Davenport, IA
 

Purdue Global Davenport Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 30,512enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Salem

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Brown Mackie College Quad Cities
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Bettendorf, IA
 

Brown Mackie College Quad Cities

Private 2 Year

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  • 40enrollment
  • $22,190net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Salem

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Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus
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Cedar Rapids, IA
 

Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 411enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Salem

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Central College
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Pella, IA

Central College

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,095enrollment
  • $22,499net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 935-1205SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

77 miles from Salem

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Coe College
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Cedar Rapids, IA

Coe College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,278enrollment
  • $20,940net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

78 miles from Salem

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Hannibal LaGrange University
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Hannibal, MO
 

Hannibal LaGrange University

Private 4 Year

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  • 441enrollment
  • $20,640net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1067-1315SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Salem

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Mount Mercy University
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Cedar Rapids, IA

Mount Mercy University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,451enrollment
  • $23,972net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

79 miles from Salem

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Spoon River College
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Canton, IL

Spoon River College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,225enrollment
  • $4,520net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Salem

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Grinnell College
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Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Iowa

  • 1,775enrollment
  • $33,446net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1418-1550SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

84 miles from Salem

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southeastern Community College and is 23.6 miles from Salem. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southeastern Community College are $6,450 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southeastern Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.