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Salem Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Salem

There are at least 7 colleges in Salem, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 11,168 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 8,105 full-time students, and a reported 1,983 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Chemeketa Community College and Willamette University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Oregon Colleges.

Salem Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Academy of Hair Design Inc
305 Court NE
Salem, Oregon 97301

  • Programs: cosmetology, barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 59 students, 59 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, Oregon 97305

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, general studies, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, criminal justice and safety, EMT paramedic, fire-fighting, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,255 students, 4,481 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Phagans School of Beauty
622 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, Oregon 97301

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming, manicurist, barber, hair styling, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 41 students, 41 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Valley Medical College
4707 Silverton Road NE
Salem, Oregon 97305

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical secretary, medical receptionist, licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 69 students, 69 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

College of Hair Design Careers
1684 Clay St NE
Salem, Oregon 97301

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming, facial treatment, hair styling, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 65 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Corban College
5000 Deer Park Dr SE
Salem, Oregon 97317-9392

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: family psychology, business management, elementary school teaching, interdisciplinary studies, psychology, English, bible studies, child psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 959 students, 856 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 490 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 495-610. Math: 460-590. Writing: 470-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, Oregon 97301

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, education, business management, psychology, biology, English, economics, Spanish language.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,720 students, 2,534 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,493 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 570-690. Math: 550-660. Writing: 550-660.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Albany Colleges140,8525,290 
Mcminnville Colleges226,4992,1881,394
Monmouth Colleges17,7415,0321,350

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