Chemeketa Community College

4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR, 97305 - View a map of this school Map

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Long before the college existed here, this area of the Willamette Valley was a revered place where native peoples would gather. The Kalapuya nation gave it the name Chemeketa, a place of peace. This is the origin of our college name. Chemeketa�s roots began in 1952 as Salem Technical-Vocational School. Classes were held in an old elementary school and Nursing and Electronics Engineering were the first technical programs created.The name of the school was changed to Chemeketa Community College and the school officially opened its doors as a district-wide comprehensive community college on July 1, 1970. ...

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  • Chemeketa Community College
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County Marion County, OR -
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
Total Enrollment 12,170 students 2,213 students
Tuition $70 per credit -
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 57% 78%

School Notes:

  • 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 in Salem. We also have campuses and centers in Dallas, McMinnville, Sublimity, Woodburn, Brooks and downtown Salem.
  • We offer credit and non-credit classes, workshops, seminars, and special programs in more than 25 locations throughout the college district. Classes meet during the day, evening, weekends, and online.
  • Chemeketa has four areas of study. Career and Technical Education porgrams train students who want to qualify for work in specific fields. We offer more than 40 professional-technical training programs. College transfer courses are 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; finish high school; or learn English as a second language.
  • Chemeketa is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
  • Profile last updated: 10/01/2009.

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