Colleges Near Salem

Colleges and universities near me in the Salem, North Carolina area

There are 25 colleges within 50 miles of Salem enrolling a total of 84,064 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 2,218, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Salem. The nearest college is Western Piedmont Community College in Morganton at a distance of 1.8 miles from Salem. Driving time to these schools from Salem should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Davidson College in Davidson which is ranked #37 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Appalachian State University enrolling 20,436 students. In terms of affordability, McDowell Technical Community College in Marion offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,824 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, NC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Western Piedmont Community College
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Morganton, NC
 

Western Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,749enrollment
  • $7,821net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

2 miles from Salem

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McDowell Technical Community College
M
Marion, NC
 

McDowell Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,100enrollment
  • $2,715net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Salem

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
C
Hudson, NC
 

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,703enrollment
  • $6,286net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Salem

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Lenoir Rhyne University
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Hickory, NC

Lenoir Rhyne University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,354enrollment
  • $21,843net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

21 miles from Salem

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Catawba Valley Community College
C
Hickory, NC
 

Catawba Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,172enrollment
  • $11,285net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.73Avg GPA

23 miles from Salem

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Mayland Community College
M
Spruce Pine, NC
 

Mayland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 783enrollment
  • $7,650net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Salem

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Guilford Technical Community College
G
Jamestown, NC
 

Guilford Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,067enrollment
  • $13,292net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.55Avg GPA

27 miles from Salem

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Isothermal Community College
I
Spindale, NC
 

Isothermal Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,876enrollment
  • $6,756net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Salem

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Cleveland Community College
C
Shelby, NC
 

Cleveland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,946enrollment
  • $1,181net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Salem

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Gardner Webb University
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Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,144enrollment
  • $22,339net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

31 miles from Salem

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Lees McRae College
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Banner Elk, NC
 

Lees McRae College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 855enrollment
  • $24,108net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Salem

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Montreat College
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Montreat, NC
 

Montreat College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 972enrollment
  • $25,485net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

34 miles from Salem

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Appalachian State University
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Boone, NC

Appalachian State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 20,436enrollment
  • $13,084net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

35 miles from Salem

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Gaston College
G
Dallas, NC
 

Gaston College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,558enrollment
  • $4,103net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Salem

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Warren Wilson College
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Swannanoa, NC
 

Warren Wilson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 793enrollment
  • $28,086net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 3

42 miles from Salem

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Wilkes Community College
W
Wilkesboro, NC
 

Wilkes Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,321enrollment
  • $3,471net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 12

42 miles from Salem

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Mitchell Community College
M
Statesville, NC

Mitchell Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,456enrollment
  • $5,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Salem

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Limestone University
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Gaffney, SC
 

Limestone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,786enrollment
  • $23,478net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

45 miles from Salem

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Western Piedmont Community College and is 1.8 miles from Salem. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Western Piedmont Community College are $2,641 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Western Piedmont 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.