- 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 7,153 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 7,153 students
- In-state tuition: $5,076
- Out-state tuition: $11,232
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Chemeketa Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 753 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Chemeketa Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
753 staff
221 staff
Number of Programs Offered
45
7
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Chemeketa Community College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Chemeketa Community College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,153 students
1,724 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
3,560 students
767 students
# Part-Time Students
4,086 students
957 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
705 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,560 students
767 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,601 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
34%
16%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
44%
59%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
13%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
22%
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 $4,476. The in-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,232 is more than the state average of $7,489. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,076
$4,476
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,232
$7,489
Tuition Notes
In-state: $ 141 per credit (tuition+fees)
Out-of-state: $312 per credit (tuition+fees)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,875
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
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:
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
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
Source: 2021 (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 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 Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Chemeketa Community College located?
Chemeketa Community College is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR.
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The nearest community college to Chemeketa Community College is Linn-Benton Community College (27.7 miles away)
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