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In 1964, even before there was a Chemeketa, Salem Technical-Vocational School moved to our present site on Lancaster Drive, where a one-story brick building, a machine and welding shop, and a number of temporary buildings soon made up the campus. Over time, we added buildings as our student body has expanded. Today, our main campus sits on 176 acres and has 44 buildings.
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| County |
Marion County, OR |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
2,770 students |
1,000 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
4,457 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
7,227 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
68% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
56% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,570 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
28% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,016 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
8% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$1,525 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
7% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$3,192 |
$3,048 |
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- Practical Nursing and Electronics Engineering Technician programs were developed in 1957, 70 full-time students were enrolled, and staff included five full-time instructors.
- The Chemeketa Community College district covers more than 2,600 square miles in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley, including Marion, Polk, most of Yamhill and part of Linn counties. Our largest campus is located at 4000 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. We also have campuses and centers in Dallas, McMinnville, Sublimity, and Woodburn, as well as seven Job and Career in Centers located in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. We also schedule credit and non-credit classes, workshops, seminars, and special programs in more than 25 locations throughout the college district. These classes meet during the day, evening, and on weekends in schools, businesses, churches and homes.
- Chemeketa has four areas of study. Professional-technical education Trains students who want to qualify for work in speci?c ?elds. We offer more than 40 professional-technical training programs. College transfer courses is for students who wish to continue their education at a four-year college or university. Through lifelong learning we offer many credit and non-credit classes, workshops and short courses. Developmental skill building classes are Offered for people who want to learn basic reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills; ?nish high school; or learn English as a second language.
- Chemeketa receives accreditation by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (now Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities).
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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