There are 2 colleges in Salem and 21 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 172,493 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Virginia with a population of 24,802, 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 Washington and Lee University in Lexington which is ranked #30 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Liberty University enrolling 96,709 students. In terms of affordability, Dabney S Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,620 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.
21 results
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
1 miles from Salem
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
2 miles from Salem
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
5 miles from Salem
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
7 miles from Salem
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
6 miles from Salem
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
8 miles from Salem
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due Jan 15
21 miles from Salem
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Sep 15
25 miles from Salem
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#10 Best Public Universities in Virginia
29 miles from Salem
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
38 miles from Salem
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from Salem
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
39 miles from Salem
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
46 miles from Salem
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due Feb 1
45 miles from Salem
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 30
48 miles from Salem
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
48 miles from Salem
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
Applications Due Sep 1
48 miles from Salem
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
49 miles from Salem
The closest community college is Virginia Western Community College and is 5.3 miles from Salem. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Virginia Western Community College are $5,103 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Virginia Western 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.