APPLICATION FEE
No application fee.
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.
THE SIGNATURE
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.
GETTING IN
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.
APPLICATION FEE
No application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
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
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$8,455/yr
Average grant or scholarship aid $5,567.
IN THE CLASSROOM
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
Bachelor-level fields offered
0
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
CAMPUS LIFE
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
Setting
suburb, large
AFTER GRADUATION
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$40,968
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
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 former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Chemeketa Community College.