Colleges Near Salem

Colleges and universities near me in the Salem, Oregon area

There are 3 colleges in Salem and 25 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 121,457 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Oregon with a population of 154,637, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Salem. Driving time to these schools from Salem should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Reed College in Portland which is ranked #77 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Oregon State University enrolling 34,292 students. In terms of affordability, Portland Community College in Portland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,428 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.


25 results

Willamette University
W
Salem, OR

Willamette University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 1,909enrollment
  • $32,957net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

1 miles from Salem

Chemeketa Community College
C
Salem, OR

Chemeketa Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,642enrollment
  • $8,000net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 6

4 miles from Salem

Corban University
C
Salem, OR
 

Corban University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 963enrollment
  • $26,231net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1003-1165SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

4 miles from Salem

Western Oregon University
W
Monmouth, OR

Western Oregon University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 3,751enrollment
  • $16,754net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 985-1220SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

12 miles from Salem

Mount Angel Seminary
M
Saint Benedict, OR
 

Mount Angel Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 120enrollment
  • $42,279net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

15 miles from Salem

Linfield University
L
McMinnville, OR

Linfield University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 1,754enrollment
  • $31,585net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1210SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

21 miles from Salem

Linn Benton Community College
L
Albany, OR
 

Linn Benton Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,242enrollment
  • $11,564net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Salem

George Fox University
G
Newberg, OR

George Fox University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 4,028enrollment
  • $28,840net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1290SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

26 miles from Salem

Oregon State University
O
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 34,292enrollment
  • $21,163net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

28 miles from Salem

Pioneer Pacific College
P
Wilsonville, OR
 

Pioneer Pacific College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 892enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Salem

Clackamas Community College
C
Oregon City, OR
 

Clackamas Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,638enrollment
  • $4,351net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Salem

Marylhurst University
M
Marylhurst, OR
 

Marylhurst University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 743enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Salem

University of Phoenix Oregon Campus
P
Tigard, OR
 

University of Phoenix Oregon Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Salem

Portland Community College
P
Portland, OR

Portland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19,400enrollment
  • $10,166net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Salem

Lewis & Clark College
L
Portland, OR

Lewis & Clark College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,595enrollment
  • $35,832net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1400SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

40 miles from Salem

Pacific University
P
Forest Grove, OR

Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,559enrollment
  • $33,472net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1350SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

42 miles from Salem

Oregon College of Art and Craft
O
Portland, OR

Oregon College of Art and Craft

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 137enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Salem

DeVry University Oregon
D
Portland, Oregon
 

DeVry University Oregon

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 202enrollment
  • -net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Salem

FAQ's

The closest community college is Chemeketa Community College and is 4.4 miles from Salem. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Chemeketa Community College are $6,120 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Chemeketa 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.