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Chemeketa Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Salem, Oregon, Chemeketa is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Chemeketa operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Chemeketa Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Chemeketa Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Chemeketa is reported to be 20%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oregon state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 54% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Chemeketa is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Chemeketa do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,850

Cost of attendance at Chemeketa Community College in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $11,345
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,275

Cost of attendance at Chemeketa Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $30,794
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Chemeketa Community College received on average $6,327 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,327
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 560 48% $4,358 $2,440,663
Other Federal Grant 639 55% $4,944 $3,159,351
State Grant/Scholarships 708 61% $2,720 $1,925,688
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 78 7% $1,808 $141,048
Total Grant & Scholarships 826 71% $6,327 $5,226,087

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chemeketa Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chemeketa Community College students is 20.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.5%.

20.5%

  • asian 50.0% 6 students
  • white 22.6% 75 students
  • unknown 20.6% 94 students
  • hispanic 18.8% 92 students
  • Mixed Race 15.2% 5 students

Service Offerings

Chemeketa Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Chemeketa Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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