Chemeketa Community College
About Chemeketa Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Chemeketa Community College teaches in Salem, the Oregon capital, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution serving the farm country of the Willamette Valley. Computing and special education are among its largest programs.
Founded
1969
Location
Salem, Oregon
Students
6,610
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
21.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,345
Out-of-state: $14,040
Avg Net Price
$8,200
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,968
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
21.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63%
Transfer Out
18.2%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
41.8%
$/Student
$10.8K
Class Size
Large
The 21.3% graduation rate is below average, but 63% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,345
In-State
$14,040
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,151
After Financial Aid
$8,200
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,346
Receive Grants
36.9%
Take Loans
17.4%
Tuition is $6,345/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,200.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Chemeketa Community College fund their education.
While in School
36.9%
Get Grants
Free money
17.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,181
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,822
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$136/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,822, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Chemeketa Community College.
Gender
56.5%
Female
44%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,610
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.8%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
33.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 48.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
6,610
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Quarter calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Chemeketa Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 130 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NWAC
Northwest Athletic Conference
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
130
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
48% / 52%
63
Men
67
Women
3
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Chemeketa Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,968
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$29K
756 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$73K
36 grads
4yr Earnings
Special Education and Teaching
$33K
35 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$80K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$76K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Fire Protection
—
25 grads
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.