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Colleges in Salem, OR

Salem is home to 2 colleges with about 2,928 students on campus. The largest is Willamette University. 2 more colleges are within 15 miles.

U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDS
Colleges
2
degree-granting, in Salem
Students on campus
2,928
fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Willamette University
2,112 on campus
Most selective
Willamette University
admits 77% of applicants
Lowest net price
Willamette University
$25,121 a year after aid
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All 2 colleges in Salem

Willamette UniversityCorban University
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus

Also in Salem: College of Hair Design Careers, Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School, Phagans School of Beauty (career schools).

Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).

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Other colleges near Salem

7 more colleges are within 30 miles of Salem.

Chemeketa Community CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Hayesville4.4 mi5,408 studentsWestern Oregon UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Monmouth11.6 mi3,007 students
Mount Angel SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Saint Benedict15.2 mi116 students
Linfield UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · McMinnville21 mi1,642 studentsLinn-Benton Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Albany23.7 mi3,767 studentsGeorge Fox UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Newberg26.4 mi3,749 studentsOregon State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Corvallis27.8 mi23,181 students

Straight-line distance from the center of Salem. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.

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