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Chemeketa Community College
Chemeketa Community College is a public institution located in Salem, Oregon, serving the Mid-Willamette valley with diverse learning locations and career-focused programs. Students can pursue associate degrees or transfer pathways toward bachelor's degrees through partnerships with regional universities.
Salem, ORSuburb: Large
$8,455AVG NET PRICE
7,433STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Chemeketa Community College Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Chemeketa Community College operates as a public institution in Salem, Oregon, serving the communities of the Mid-Willamette valley with multiple learning locations. The college supports diverse student goals through associate degree programs and pathways designed for transfer to regional universities or direct entry into professional careers.
Academic offerings include approximately forty one-year and two-year programs alongside new bachelor's degrees in applied science fields like education. Recent initiatives focus on STEM research, semiconductor workforce innovation, and partnerships that create high-wage career pathways for students.
Student life emphasizes flexibility and support through resources such as the eLearning Resources Hub and a centralized Student Resource Hub providing essential assistance. The campus fosters community engagement with events like the Inclusive Leadership Conference and recognizes student achievement on statewide academic teams.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
SettingSuburb: Large
Calendarquarter
GETTING IN
Admissions
Chemeketa Community College provides flexible pathways for students entering college after high school or those changing careers while working full-time. The institution offers programs designed to accommodate diverse schedules and supports first-generation students pursuing their academic goals.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$6,210/yr
Out-of-state: $13,905/yr. Oregon residents pay roughly 55% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$8,455/yr
▲ 12% since 2020-2149% receive aid
Average aid package $5,567.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The college offers about forty one-year and two-year programs to prepare students for professional careers alongside new bachelor's degree options in applied science fields. Academic initiatives include STEM research grants that embed authentic scientific research into introductory classes and partnerships with regional universities for warm handoffs.
Student–faculty ratio
20:1
Undergrad majors
0
Undergraduate majors and programs
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
Setting
Suburb: Large
IN CONTEXT
Chemeketa Community College vs. peer institutions
How Chemeketa Community College compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Chemeketa Community College
$8,455
Allan Hancock College
$6,701
Central New Mexico Community College
$4,961
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$40,968
Working after 10 yrs
79.8%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
65.3%
65.3% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Chemeketa Community College.