- 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 8,098 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 8,098 students
- In-state tuition: $5,076
- Out-state tuition: $11,232
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Chemeketa Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 262 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Chemeketa Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
262 staff
20 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Chemeketa Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Chemeketa Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,098 students
1,376 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
24:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
3,808 students
212 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
4,290 students
1,164 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,098 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,808 students
212 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,290 students
1,164 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
32%
19%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
51%
55%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
% Unknown races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,800
$31,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $5,076 is more than the state average of $4,098. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,232 is more than the state average of $6,824. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,076
$4,098
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,232
$6,824
Tuition Notes
In-state: $ 141 per credit (tuition+fees)
Out-of-state: $312 per credit (tuition+fees)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
83%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,875
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,359
Acceptance Rate
100%
94%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountrySoccer
SoftballVolleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Campus AmbassadorsCeramics Club
Chemeketa Service LeadersChemeketa Theater Encore Club
English ClubGender And Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club
International ClubJapanese Culture Club
MEChAOrganic Garden Club
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor SocietyReading Rainbows Club
Rocketry & RoboticsScience Club
Spanish ClubStudent Association of Woodburn Club (SAW)
Student Nurse Organization (SNO)Video Game Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ballroom Dance Club
Source: 2025 (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.
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 higher than the state average of 94%.
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: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Chemeketa Community College located?
Chemeketa Community College is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Chemeketa Community College is Institute of Technology (0.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Institute of Technology
Private for-profit
4700 Silverton Road NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 363-9001
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 363-9001
0.7 miles
Enrollment: 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
College of Hair Design Careers
Private for-profit
1684 Clay St NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5888
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5888
1.8 miles
Enrollment: 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Phagans School of Beauty
Private for-profit
622 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-6800
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-6800
2.7 miles
Enrollment: 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
27.7 miles
Enrollment: 5,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $5,105 Out-state tuition: $1,192 Minority enrollment: 40%
Northwest College-Tualatin
Private for-profit
8345 SW Nyberg Street
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 218-2265
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 218-2265
30.0 miles
Enrollment: 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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