Colleges Near Salem

Colleges and universities near me in the Salem, Oregon area

There are 3 colleges in Salem and 26 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 126,799 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.
Salem, OR within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Multnomah University
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Portland, OR
 

Multnomah University

Private 4 Year

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  • 608enrollment
  • $27,695net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1220SAT range
  • 16-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

44 miles from Salem

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Portland State University
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Portland, OR

Portland State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 21,609enrollment
  • $16,273net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

44 miles from Salem

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Reed College
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Portland, OR

Reed College

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Oregon

  • 1,534enrollment
  • $33,106net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1500SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

43 miles from Salem

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Pacific Northwest College of Art
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Portland, OR

Pacific Northwest College of Art

Private 4 Year

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  • 487enrollment
  • $44,616net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Salem

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Warner Pacific College
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Portland, OR
 

Warner Pacific College

Private 4 Year

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  • 444enrollment
  • $23,834net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

45 miles from Salem

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University of Portland
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Portland, OR

University of Portland

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,793enrollment
  • $33,717net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1228-1410SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

47 miles from Salem

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Concordia University Portland
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Portland, OR
 

Concordia University Portland

Private 4 Year

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  • 5,342enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

48 miles from Salem

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University of Western States
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Portland, OR
 

University of Western States

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,096enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Salem

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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.