- Chemeketa has seven locations in Oregon's Wilamette Valley. Students appreciate our diversity and the opportunity to earn the first two-years of their university degree at a fraction of the cost. We also provide training in over thirty career fields.
School Highlights
Chemeketa Community College serves 18,000 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 18,000 students
- In-state tuition: $5,076
- Out-state tuition: $11,232
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Chemeketa Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,000 teachers has grown by 32% over five years.
Chemeketa Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
1,000 staff
192 staff
Number of Programs Offered
106
39
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Chemeketa Community College has grown by 92% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Chemeketa Community College diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
18,000 students
903 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
7,900 students
210 students
# Part-Time Students
4,260 students
693 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
705 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
18,000 students
210 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
136 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,260 students
693 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
32%
8%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
42%
26%
% Hawaiian
2%
38%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2046%
0.5%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,800
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,076 is more than the state average of $4,166. The in-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,232 is more than the state average of $6,762. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,076
$4,166
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,232
$6,762
Tuition Notes
In-state: $ 141 per credit (tuition+fees)
Out-of-state: $312 per credit (tuition+fees)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,875
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Campus Ambassadors, Ceramics Club, Chemeketa Service Leaders, Chemeketa Theater Encore Club, English Club, Gender And Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club, International Club, Japanese Culture Club, MEChA, Organic Garden Club, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, Reading Rainbows Club, Rocketry & Robotics, Science Club, Spanish Club, Student Association of Woodburn Club (SAW), Student Nurse Organization (SNO), Video Game Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ballroom Dance Club
Campus Ambassadors, Ceramics Club, Chemeketa Service Leaders, Chemeketa Theater Encore Club, English Club, Gender And Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club, International Club, Japanese Culture Club, MEChA, Organic Garden Club, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, Reading Rainbows Club, Rocketry & Robotics, Science Club, Spanish Club, Student Association of Woodburn Club (SAW), Student Nurse Organization (SNO), Video Game Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ballroom Dance Club
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 locations in Dallas,? Woodburn, Brooks and our new Yamhill Valley campus in McMinnville. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chemeketa Community College cost?
Chemeketa Community College's tuition is approximately $5,076 for In-State students and $11,232 for Out-State students.
What schools are Chemeketa Community College often compared to?
Chemeketa Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Portland Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Chemeketa Community College?
The acceptance rate of Chemeketa Community College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What sports does Chemeketa Community College offer?
Chemeketa Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Chemeketa Community College's ranking?
Chemeketa Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Chemeketa Community College located?
Chemeketa Community College is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR.
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